Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W710
TL240 | W710 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL240
W710 | TL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W710
TL240 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |