Samsung TL240 vs Sony A58

Below, we are matching up the Samsung TL240 and Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was brought out 4 years prior to the A58 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TL240 scores against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL240 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TL240 against the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and A58.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.