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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was launched 24 months before the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL240 scores versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W620

 TL240 W620 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung TL240

 W620 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W620

 TL240 W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 enjoys exterior 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL240 versus the W620.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and W620.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older TL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sony W620
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (160 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
60
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Sony W620
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W620
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Alternate name ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch price $171 $102