Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung CL5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 2 years after the CL5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the CL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and CL5.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX240 HS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.