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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as ST5000
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL240 was announced 12 months prior to the W560 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL240 matches up versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W560

 TL240 W560 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung TL240

 W560 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W560

 TL240 W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 has physical 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) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL240 against the W560.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and W560.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sony W560
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
60
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony W560
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W560
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $171 $139