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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
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 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
61
 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