Samsung TL240 vs Sony A99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony A99, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The TL240 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 scores versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL240 and Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL240 and the A99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and A99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL240 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.