Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL240 was announced about the same time to the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL240 matches up vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W370
TL240 | W370 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL240
W370 | TL240 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W370
TL240 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TL240 against the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and W370.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called as | ST5000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $171 | $230 |