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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was brought out 12 months before the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL240 matches up vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W510

 TL240 W510 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL240

 W510 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W510

 TL240 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL240 against the W510.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and W510.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (160 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
60
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (160 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W510
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.35 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $171 $99