Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A77

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A77 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The TL240 was released 5 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 grades versus the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A77 II
TL240 | A77 II | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung TL240
A77 II | TL240 | |||
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Released | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A77 II
TL240 | A77 II |
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL240 vs the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and A77 II.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Also Known as | ST5000 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 647g (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $171 | $1,198 |