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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL240 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was manufactured around the same time to the W380 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL240 grades against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W380

 TL240 W380 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL240

 W380 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W380

 TL240 W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL240 vs the W380.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and W380.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony W380
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
60
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony W380
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W380
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $171 $44