Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
- Also Known as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced July 2018

Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor size.

The TL240 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL240 grades vs the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony RX100 VA
TL240 | RX100 VA | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung TL240
RX100 VA | TL240 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 103 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony RX100 VA
TL240 | RX100 VA |
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 versus the RX100 VA.
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and RX100 VA.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Also called | ST5000 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $171 | $998 |