Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL240

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was released 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300 scores versus the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300 versus the TL240.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and TL240 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and TL240.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.