Olympus E-410 vs Samsung TL240

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-410 and Samsung TL240, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TL240 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-410 grades vs the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 versus the TL240.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and TL240 is 77 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and TL240.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL240 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.