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Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony QX1

 TL240 QX1 
Screen sizing3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung TL240

 QX1 TL240 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony QX1

 TL240 QX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sony QX1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony QX1
60
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony QX1
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (216g)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony QX1
 Samsung TL240Sony 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