Samsung TL240 vs Sony A55

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A55, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was announced 7 months earlier than the A55 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL240 matches up vs the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL240 versus the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and A55.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A55 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.