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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung TL220

 SX240 HS TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX240 HS

 TL220 SX240 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL220

 SX240 HS TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside 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 TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the TL220.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and TL220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
61
lighter than average (224g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $90