Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL240

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 13 months later than the TL240 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the PL120 matches up against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the PL120 versus the TL240.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and TL240 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and TL240.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher PL120 will have a benefit in sensor technology.