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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The TL240 was announced within a month of the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL240 scores vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX7

 TL240 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL240

 TX7 TL240 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX7

 TL240 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 and the TX7.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and TX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL240 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
60
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
has touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony TX7
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $171 $300