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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung TL240, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and TL240 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was manufactured 4 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX mini grades versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung TL240

 NX mini TL240 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX mini

 TL240 NX mini 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL240

 NX mini TL240 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX mini compared to the TL240.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and TL240.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail due to its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
76
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
38
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX miniSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 12800 4800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $530 $171