Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
- Alternative Name is ST5000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Old Model is Sony A7S II

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

The TL240 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL240 grades vs the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A7S III
TL240 | A7S III | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung TL240
A7S III | TL240 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 128 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A7S III
TL240 | A7S III | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL240 versus the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and A7S III.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL240 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung TL240 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Also called | ST5000 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2020-07-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 699 grams (1.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 600 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FZ100 |
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 | |
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $171 | $3,499 |