Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as ST5000

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX540 HS was unveiled 6 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung TL240
SX540 HS | TL240 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX540 HS
TL240 | SX540 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung TL240
SX540 HS | TL240 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and 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 have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS against the TL240.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and TL240 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and TL240.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung TL240 |
Also called as | - | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $171 |