Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
Sony TX5
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL240 scores against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX5
| TL240 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung TL240
| TX5 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX5
| TL240 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 compared to the TX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and TX5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL240 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL240 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street photography with Sony TX5
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony TX5
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Alternative name | ST5000 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $171 | $239 |