Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5000

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was launched 6 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX420 IS grades vs the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung TL240
SX420 IS | TL240 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX420 IS
TL240 | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung TL240
SX420 IS | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS vs the TL240.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and TL240 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and TL240.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung TL240 |
Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 195 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $171 |