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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung TL240

 Galaxy NX TL240 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 TL240 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL240

 Galaxy NX TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the TL240.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and TL240 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and TL240.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
68
great battery (440 CIPA)
has touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (495 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
provides focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL240
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-20 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 25600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $171