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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX240 HS was unveiled 21 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS grades versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX240 HS HZ35W 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX240 HS

 HZ35W SX240 HS 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX240 HS HZ35W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has physical 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) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS against the HZ35W.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
lighter than average in class (224g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300