Samsung TL240 vs Sony a5100

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony a5100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was released 5 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL240 grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 compared to the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL240 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.