Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30
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95 Imaging
37 Features
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
(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 WX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
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On this page, we are looking at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL240 scores vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX30
| TL240 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung TL240
| WX30 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX30
| TL240 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL240 vs the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and WX30.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony WX30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Alternative name | ST5000 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $171 | $259 |
