Samsung TL240 vs Sony a5000

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung TL240 and Sony a5000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was announced 5 years before the a5000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL240 scores against the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Samsung TL240 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 against the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and a5000.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL240 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.