Samsung TL240 vs Sony A3000

Here, we are matching up the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A3000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was unveiled 4 years before the A3000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL240 matches up versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL240 and the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and A3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL240 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.