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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL240, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX210 was manufactured 2 years after the TL240 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX210 grades against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung TL240

 NX210 TL240 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX210

 TL240 NX210 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL240

 NX210 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX210 vs the TL240.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and TL240.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX210 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
34
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX210Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 12800 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $625 $171