Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL240

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.