Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL240

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.