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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SX200 IS TL240 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TL240 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL240

 SX200 IS TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
features focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung TL240
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