Samsung TL240 vs Sony A35

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung TL240 and Sony A35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was launched 20 months prior to the A35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL240 scores versus the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 provides physical 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL240 and Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 against the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.