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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was launched 5 years prior to the A7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 matches up against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A7

 TL240 A7 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung TL240

 A7 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A7

 TL240 A7 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL240 and the A7.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and A7.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
79
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition (474 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
60
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
35
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony A7
 Samsung TL240Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Alpha A7
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-01-22
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 4800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 474 grams (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $171 $798