Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL240

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.