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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Photography Glossary

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung SL202

 SX240 HS SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX240 HS

 SL202 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL202

 SX240 HS SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical dimensions 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 SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the SL202.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and SL202.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
37
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Samsung SL202
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition (224 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung SL202
Other name - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $140