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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony WX500
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX500

 TL240 WX500 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL240

 WX500 TL240 
RevealedApril 2015January 2010More recent by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX500

 TL240 WX500 
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).

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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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (160 grams)
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony WX500
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony WX500
60
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (160g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony WX500
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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