Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
- Also referred to as ST5000

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 14 months after the TL240 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung TL240
ELPH 100 HS | TL240 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
TL240 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL240
ELPH 100 HS | TL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and TL240.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | IXUS 115 HS | ST5000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 230 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $194 | $171 |