Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was unveiled 7 months earlier than the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL240
SX200 IS | TL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX200 IS
TL240 | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL240
SX200 IS | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TL240.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung TL240 |
Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | NB-5L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $329 | $171 |