Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung TL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 21 months after the TL210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX40 HS scores against the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS provides physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS and the TL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and TL210 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and TL210.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX40 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.