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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 SX240 HS DV300F 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 DV300F SX240 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 SX240 HS DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS against the DV300F.
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and DV300F.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
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 has manual focus
 comes with face detect autofocus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
61
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (133g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
41
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $200