Samsung TL240 vs Sony A68

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A68, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was unveiled 6 years before the A68 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL240 matches up against the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL240 and the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and A68.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL240 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will resolve extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.