Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Released September 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
- Updated by Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX40 HS was manufactured 21 months later than the TL240 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS scores vs the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung TL240
SX40 HS | TL240 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX40 HS
TL240 | SX40 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung TL240
SX40 HS | TL240 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS vs the TL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and TL240 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and TL240.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-09-15 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $330 | $171 |