Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL240

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX510 HS was unveiled 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX510 HS grades versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the TL240.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and TL240 is 80 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and TL240.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL240 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.