Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL240 scores against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 has got outside 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL240 against the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.