Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as ES15

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was introduced 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung SL30
SX240 HS | SL30 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX240 HS
SL30 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL30
SX240 HS | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS and the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and SL30.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung SL30 |
Alternative name | - | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $93 |