Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL240

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was announced 10 months before the TL240 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL620 grades against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements 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 SL620 and Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL620 and the TL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TL240.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.