Samsung TL240 vs Sony A580

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A580, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was unveiled 16 months prior to the A580 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL240 matches up against the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 and the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and A580 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and A580.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL240 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A580 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.