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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL240

 GX-1S TL240 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TL240 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2006Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL240

 GX-1S TL240 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TL240 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL240
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung TL240
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