Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-1S was manufactured 5 years prior to the TL240 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX-1S matches up against the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL240
GX-1S | TL240 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung GX-1S
TL240 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2006 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL240
GX-1S | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S vs the TL240.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TL240 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and TL240.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung TL240 will render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-01-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $850 | $171 |