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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Samsung TL240
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 6 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX620 HS scores against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX620 HS TL240 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2010Newer by 78 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TL240 SX620 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX620 HS TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS and the TL240.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and TL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL240
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung TL240
Other name - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-05-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 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 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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