Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A65
TL240 | A65 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung TL240
A65 | TL240 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A65
TL240 | A65 |
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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).
Look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |