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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 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
  • Also Known as ST5000
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL240 and Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was launched 22 months before the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL240 matches up versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A65

 TL240 A65 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung TL240

 A65 TL240 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 22 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A65

 TL240 A65 

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL240 and the A65.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and A65.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
Portrait photography with Sony A65
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony A65
60
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony A65
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (160g)
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony A65
 Samsung TL240Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony SLT-A65
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-11-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 4800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $171 $700