Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL240

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 14 months later than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS grades versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS and the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and TL240.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX220 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.