Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was released 3 years earlier than the HX10V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL240 scores vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL240 versus the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TL240 will be behind in sensor technology.