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Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D versus Samsung TL240, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and TL240 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was announced 3 years after the TL240 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6D scores versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Samsung TL240

 6D TL240 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon 6D

 TL240 6D 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 6D and Samsung TL240

 6D TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D comes with outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D vs the TL240.

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and TL240 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and TL240.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern 6D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
68
good resolution (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (1,090 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
60
great battery (1,090 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
60
has touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (1,090 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
30
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Canon 6D vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Samsung TL240
 Canon EOS 6DSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 6D Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-12 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 25600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,699 $171