Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is ST5000
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX20 was brought out 2 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX20 matches up vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung TL240
NX20 | TL240 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX20
TL240 | NX20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL240
NX20 | TL240 |
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 and the TL240.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TL240 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and TL240.
As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher NX20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 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 | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 | 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,100 | $171 |