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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was launched 6 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL240 grades versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX5

 TL240 WX5 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung TL240

 WX5 TL240 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX5

 TL240 WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 and the WX5.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL240 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Sony WX5 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (160 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony WX5
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.35 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical 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 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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $171 $250