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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was released 6 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX1

 TL240 WX1 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL240

 WX1 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX1

 TL240 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 provides exterior measurements 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TL240 vs the WX1.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL240 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL240 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
60
has touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony WX1
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Alternative name ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $171 $149