Clicky

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The TL240 was announced 8 years before the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL240 matches up vs the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony HX350

 TL240 HX350 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung TL240

 HX350 TL240 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2010Newer by 84 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony HX350

 TL240 HX350 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 features outside measurements 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL240 vs the HX350.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and HX350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (652g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony HX350
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
60
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition (652g)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony HX350
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-12-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $171 -