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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL240 scores against the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A6000

 TL240 A6000 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung TL240

 A6000 TL240 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A6000

 TL240 A6000 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 and the A6000.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and A6000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and A6000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will show extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (344g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony A6000
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
33
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony A6000
 Samsung TL240Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Alpha a6000
Also called as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-04-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 4800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $171 $548