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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was released 5 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL240 grades vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX220

 TL240 WX220 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung TL240

 WX220 TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX220

 TL240 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TL240 compared to the WX220.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and WX220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
60
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony WX220
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also Known as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 4800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 photos
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $171 $198