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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL240, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX300M was brought out 3 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX300M scores vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung TL240

 NX300M TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX300M

 TL240 NX300M 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL240

 NX300M TL240 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M features 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 measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M vs the TL240.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and TL240 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and TL240.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher NX300M provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Samsung TL240
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
66
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX300MSamsung TL240
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300M Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-03 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 25600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
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 modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $171