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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
(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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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Overview

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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The TL240 was unveiled at a similar time to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

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 dimensions3.5"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 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
28
 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
26
 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 Comparison
Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sony TX5
60
 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)
63
 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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Sports Comparison
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
43
 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
33
 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 Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony TX5
60
 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)
62
 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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Landscape Comparison
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
37
 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
43
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
27
 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)
30
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony TX5
 Samsung TL240Sony 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