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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W530

 TL240 W530 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung TL240

 W530 TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W530

 TL240 W530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony W530
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony W530
60
offers touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony W530
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W530
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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