Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung SL202
SX240 HS | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX240 HS
SL202 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL202
SX240 HS | SL202 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |