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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was revealed 19 months prior to the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX10

 TL240 TX10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung TL240

 TX10 TL240 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX10

 TL240 TX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 offers physical 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) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL240 vs the TX10.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and TX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony TX10
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
60
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
37
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony TX10
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Otherwise known as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $171 $309