Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530
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36 Features
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96 Imaging
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL240 was announced 12 months prior to the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL240 grades vs the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W530
TL240 | W530 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung TL240
W530 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W530
TL240 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 comes with outer 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) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TL240 and the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and W530.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older TL240 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Also Known as | ST5000 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $171 | $269 |