Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7
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![Samsung TL240 front Samsung TL240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL240.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7.jpg)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX7
TL240 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL240
TX7 | TL240 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX7
TL240 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL240-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL240-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-TL240-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL240-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |