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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL240 grades against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 TL240 W830 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 W830 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 TL240 W830 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL240 and the W830.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and W830.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
38
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony W830
60
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
37
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
27
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W830
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Otherwise known as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $171 $128