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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX280 HS grades against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX280 HS TL240 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 39 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX280 HS

 TL240 SX280 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX280 HS TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the TL240.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and TL240.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL240
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (233g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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features focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $325 $171