Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL240

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.