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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was unveiled within a month of the W330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL240 scores against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W330

 TL240 W330 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung TL240

 W330 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W330

 TL240 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL240 and the W330.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (160g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
60
provides touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony W330
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (160g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W330
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $171 $170