Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750 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
- Released February 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX240 HS was brought out 6 months after the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS grades vs the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB750
SX240 HS | WB750 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX240 HS
WB750 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB750
SX240 HS | WB750 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | September 2011 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the WB750.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and WB750.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB750 to resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung WB750 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $339 |