Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TL240 was brought out 3 years before the TX66 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL240 matches up versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX66
TL240 | TX66 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL240
TX66 | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX66
TL240 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL240 vs the TX66.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and TX66.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL240 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also called | ST5000 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 type | - | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $171 | $350 |