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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was released 4 years before the W710 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL240 grades vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W710

 TL240 W710 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL240

 W710 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W710

 TL240 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL240 versus the W710.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sony W710
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
60
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W710
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Alternative name ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.35 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Form 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 shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $171 $90