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Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL240 and Sony a1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TL240 was released 12 years before the a1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL240 matches up vs the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony a1

 TL240 a1 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung TL240

 a1 TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2010More recent by 134 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony a1

 TL240 a1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 offers 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) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL240 versus the a1.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and a1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
89
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/400s)
megapixel count fantastic (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
Sony a1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (530 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
60
supports touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery life (530 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (530 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony a1
 Samsung TL240Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Alpha a1
Also called ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2021-01-26
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 4800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video file format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 737 grams (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $171 $6,498