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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was launched 20 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX240 HS grades against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung TL500

 SX240 HS TL500 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX240 HS

 TL500 SX240 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL500

 SX240 HS TL500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS vs the TL500.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and TL500.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX240 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
61
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (386g)
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
64
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung TL500
Also Known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $527