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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX50 HS scores versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX50 HS TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX50 HS

 TL240 SX50 HS 
Screen size3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX50 HS TL240 

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS against the TL240.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and TL240 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and TL240.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung TL240 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX50 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
38
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (595g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
58
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (595g)
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-15 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures -
Style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $171