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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W650

 TL240 W650 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL240

 W650 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W650

 TL240 W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sony W650
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony W650
60
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Sony W650
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W650
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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