Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL240

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL240, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was introduced 23 months earlier than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-20 matches up versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 vs the TL240.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and TL240 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and TL240.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will give more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.