Canon A480 vs Samsung TL240
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Alternate Name is ST5000
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Below, we are reviewing the Canon A480 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A480 was released 11 months before the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A480 matches up against the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung TL240
| A480 | TL240 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon A480
| TL240 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung TL240
| A480 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A480 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A480 and Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A480 versus the TL240.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and TL240.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL240 |
| Alternate name | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $210 | $171 |