Samsung TL240 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL240 and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly close but the TL240 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was unveiled 21 months prior to the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL240 matches up against the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL240 and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL240 and the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.