Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX2000
(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
- Alternative Name is ST5000

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung TL240, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The NX3000 was launched 4 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX3000 matches up vs the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung TL240
NX3000 | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 54 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX3000
TL240 | NX3000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung TL240
NX3000 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing 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 NX3000 versus Samsung TL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 vs the TL240.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and TL240 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and TL240.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Samsung TL240 |
Also called | - | ST5000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-05-26 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $897 | $171 |