Samsung TL240 vs Sony a3500

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL240 and Sony a3500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was released 5 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 features outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL240 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TL240 vs the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and a3500 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and a3500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.