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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SX120 IS TL240 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TL240 SX120 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL240

 SX120 IS TL240 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
33
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (285g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
features focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (285g)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung TL240
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