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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Photography Glossary

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 years after the TL240 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX260 HS TL240 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX260 HS

 TL240 SX260 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX260 HS TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS and the TL240.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and TL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL240
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (231 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (231 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (160g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung TL240
Alternate name - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-06-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $171