Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7 II

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A7 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A7 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL240 grades vs the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL240 vs the A7 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A7 II is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and A7 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will show extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.