Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL205

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX240 HS scores versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the TL205.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and TL205.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX240 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.