Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-4G/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-4G-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SX240 HS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX240 HS
Galaxy Camera 4G | SX240 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SX240 HS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-4G-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-4G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-4G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-4G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $550 |