Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was launched 4 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL240 grades vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides outer 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL240 and the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and HX50V.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.