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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was unveiled 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL240 scores against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony WX80

 TL240 WX80 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung TL240

 WX80 TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony WX80

 TL240 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL240 compared to the WX80.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and WX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (160g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
60
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (124g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony WX80
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Alternative name ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $171 $276