Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
- Also Known as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TL240 was launched 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL240 matches up vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX500
TL240 | WX500 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL240
WX500 | TL240 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 64 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX500
TL240 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL240 compared to the WX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and WX500.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Also Known as | ST5000 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias 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 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $171 | $348 |