Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung TL240
SX150 IS | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX150 IS
TL240 | SX150 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL240
SX150 IS | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has dimensions 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 SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the TL240.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and TL240 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TL240.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX150 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung TL240 |
Also called as | - | ST5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 grams (0.67 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 life | 130 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $249 | $171 |