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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SX150 IS TL240 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TL240 SX150 IS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL240

 SX150 IS TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (130 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
has focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (130 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung TL240
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