Samsung TL240 vs Sony QX30

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony QX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was brought out 5 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL240 scores versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 comes with exterior dimensions 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 QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL240 versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL240 vs the QX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and QX30.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX30 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.