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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung TL240

 NX30 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX30

 TL240 NX30 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL240

 NX30 TL240 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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

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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
74
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
60
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX30Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX30 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-03 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $171