Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL150

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung TL210
SX40 HS | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX40 HS
TL210 | SX40 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung TL210
SX40 HS | TL210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung TL210 |
Also referred to as | - | PL150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 | 380 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $230 |