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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 Known as ST5000
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS grades versus the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX720 HS TL240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 75 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX720 HS

 TL240 SX720 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX720 HS TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the TL240.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and TL240 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and TL240.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (270 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
offers touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (270g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 20.3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L 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
Cost at release $379 $171