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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX11
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL240, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was manufactured 4 months later than the TL240 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX10 grades versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung TL240

 NX10 TL240 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX10

 TL240 NX10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL240

 NX10 TL240 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 compared to the TL240.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and TL240 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and TL240.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will give you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
supports touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
24
offers face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX10Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-04-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $626 $171