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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL240 and Sony W800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL240 was manufactured 5 years prior to the W800 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL240 matches up versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W800

 TL240 W800 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung TL240

 W800 TL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W800

 TL240 W800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL240 against the W800.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and W800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (160g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
60
features touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (125g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
37
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W800
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model 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 media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $171 $90