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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 7 years after the TL240 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung TL240

 SX730 HS TL240 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2010More modern by 89 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TL240 SX730 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung TL240

 SX730 HS TL240 

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 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).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the TL240.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and TL240 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and TL240.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail having an extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $171