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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony TX1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX1

 TL240 TX1 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL240

 TX1 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX1

 TL240 TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
60
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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