Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
- Alternative Name is ST5000
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TL240 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX120 IS was released 4 months earlier than the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL240
SX120 IS | TL240 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX120 IS
TL240 | SX120 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL240
SX120 IS | TL240 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS and the TL240.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and TL240 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and TL240.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung TL240 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung TL240 |
Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $171 |