Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI

Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor size.

The TL240 was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL240 matches up vs the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony RX100 VII
TL240 | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung TL240
RX100 VII | TL240 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 116 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony RX100 VII
TL240 | RX100 VII | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 offers outer 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) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL240 vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and RX100 VII.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Also referred to as | ST5000 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 302 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $171 | $1,298 |