Samsung TL240 vs Sony A6500

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL240 and Sony A6500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was brought out 7 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL240 scores against the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL240 and Sony A6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL240 compared to the A6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and A6500 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and A6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6500 will produce greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.