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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX230 HS TL240 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX230 HS

 TL240 SX230 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX230 HS TL240 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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provides touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung TL240
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