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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W370

 TL240 W370 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL240

 W370 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W370

 TL240 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (160 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
60
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony W370
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (160 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W370
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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