Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL240
SX20 IS | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX20 IS
TL240 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL240
SX20 IS | TL240 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL240 | |
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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 |