Samsung TL240 vs Sony HX9V

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was brought out 18 months before the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL240 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL240 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 vs the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.