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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 9 months before the TL240 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS scores vs the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SX1 IS TL240 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX1 IS

 TL240 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 9 months
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL240

 SX1 IS TL240 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 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).

See the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the TL240.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and TL240 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and TL240.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (615g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (615 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (615g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $171