Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX270 HS was released 3 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX270 HS scores against the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung TL240
SX270 HS | TL240 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX270 HS
TL240 | SX270 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL240
SX270 HS | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS vs the TL240.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and TL240.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung TL240 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 210 shots | - |
Style 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $284 | $171 |