Samsung TL240 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a complete review of the Samsung TL240 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TL240 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL240 and the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.