Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
- Alternative Name is ST5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung TL240 and Sony QX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

The TL240 was manufactured 5 years before the QX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL240 grades versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony QX1
TL240 | QX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung TL240
QX1 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony QX1
TL240 | QX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL240 and Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL240 and the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and QX1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Also referred to as | ST5000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 216 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 440 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $171 | $500 |