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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 22 months before the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS scores against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung NX2000

 SX240 HS NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon SX240 HS

 NX2000 SX240 HS 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 22 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX2000

 SX240 HS NX2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the NX2000.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and NX2000.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
37
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
61
lighter than others (224 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX2000
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung NX2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 230 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $599