Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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)
- 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 February 2012
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TL240 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL240 matches up vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX20
TL240 | TX20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung TL240
TX20 | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX20
TL240 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX20 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).
Analyze the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL240 and the TX20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and TX20.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Also called | ST5000 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | $330 |