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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX240 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX240 HS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX240 HS 
Display sizing4.8"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 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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