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Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica SL2 versus Samsung TL240, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and TL240 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SL2 was launched 9 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL2 matches up against the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Samsung TL240

 SL2 TL240 
ReleasedNovember 2019January 2010More recent by 120 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Leica SL2

 TL240 SL2 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Samsung TL240

 SL2 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing 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 differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2 vs the TL240.

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and TL240 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
high resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high resolution (47MP)
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery (370 per charge)
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Leica SL2 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Samsung TL240
 Leica SL2Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica SL2 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-11-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 50000 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 370 photos -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Retail price $5,995 $171