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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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 A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S
  • Later Model is Sony A7S III
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly close but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL240 grades versus the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A7S II

 TL240 A7S II 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung TL240

 A7S II TL240 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2010Newer by 70 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A7S II

 TL240 A7S II 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 comes with 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 A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 and the A7S II.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and A7S II.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography information
Sony A7S II Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (160g)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
Sony A7S II Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
60
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
environment sealing
bad battery pack (370 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (160g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung TL240Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also Known as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2015-10-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 4800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 627 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery format - 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $171 $2,767