Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was revealed 4 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX30 matches up versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 compared to the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and TL240 is 75 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and TL240.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX30 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX30 should have an edge in sensor technology.