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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was launched 5 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung TL240

 NX500 TL240 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung NX500

 TL240 NX500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL240

 NX500 TL240 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 compared to the TL240.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TL240 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and TL240.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
78
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
high sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung NX500Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX500 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-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 28 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 25600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287g (0.63 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $171