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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 7 months after the TL240 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX20 IS grades against the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SX20 IS TL240 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX20 IS

 TL240 SX20 IS 
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL240

 SX20 IS TL240 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the TL240.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and TL240 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and TL240.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung TL240 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX20 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL240
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (600g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
offers focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
50
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (600g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung TL240
Other name - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 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 / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $171