Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX55

Here, we are looking at the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was manufactured 18 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL240 matches up vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL240 against the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and TX55.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.