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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX9 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL240 matches up versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TX9

 TL240 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL240

 TX9 TL240 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TX9

 TL240 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 and the TX9.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and TX9.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung TL240 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (160g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony TX9
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
60
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.35 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
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 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 model SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $171 $799