Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 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
- Introduced February 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung TL220
SX240 HS | TL220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX240 HS
TL220 | SX240 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL220
SX240 HS | TL220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |