Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony HX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was brought out 5 months prior to the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 scores against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 provides 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TL240 and the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL240 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung TL240 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.