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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was announced 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL240 scores against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W610

 TL240 W610 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung TL240

 W610 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W610

 TL240 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 comes with physical dimensions 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 W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL240 against the W610.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and W610.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
60
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W610
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $171 $200