Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX160 IS was revealed 3 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS grades versus the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung TL240
SX160 IS | TL240 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX160 IS
TL240 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung TL240
SX160 IS | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS and the TL240.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and TL240 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and TL240.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung TL240 |
Also called | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 shots | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $199 | $171 |