Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650
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36 Features
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TL240 was unveiled 24 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W650
TL240 | W650 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL240
W650 | TL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W650
TL240 | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has got outside 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TL240 versus the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and W650.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Otherwise known as | ST5000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 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 | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
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 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 | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $171 | $140 |