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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung TL240, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close but the NX11 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was brought out 12 months later than the TL240 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX11 grades against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung TL240

 NX11 TL240 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX11

 TL240 NX11 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung TL240

 NX11 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX11 versus the TL240.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and TL240 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and TL240.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX11 will render more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger NX11 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
includes touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
24
provides face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499g)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (160g)
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX11Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX11 Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
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 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $626 $171