Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

The TL240 was revealed 6 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL240 scores vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX1
TL240 | TX1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL240
TX1 | TL240 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX1
TL240 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 provides physical 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) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 vs the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and TX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL240 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung TL240 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Also called as | ST5000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $171 | $350 |