Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A7R
TL240 | A7R | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung TL240
A7R | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A7R
TL240 | A7R | |||
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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).
Check the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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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 |