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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as ST5000
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was introduced 5 years before the A7R which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL240 scores vs the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A7R

 TL240 A7R 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung TL240

 A7R TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A7R

 TL240 A7R 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL240 and the A7R.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and A7R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL240 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will offer you extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
84
has manual focus
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Sony A7R Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average in class (465g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony A7R Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R Travel photography advice
60
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
weather proof
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
Sony A7R Vlogging features
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
36
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average in class (465g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony A7R
 Samsung TL240Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Alpha A7R
Also Known as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 4800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $171 $1,898