Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is ST5000

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was revealed 19 months after the TL240 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL240
SX230 HS | TL240 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX230 HS
TL240 | SX230 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL240
SX230 HS | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS and the TL240.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and TL240.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | 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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $171 |