Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL210

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 2 years after the TL210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the TL210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and TL210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.