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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 130 was revealed 3 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung TL240

 ELPH 130 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TL240 ELPH 130 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung TL240

 ELPH 130 TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the TL240.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and TL240.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung TL240
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Samsung TL240
Also called as IXUS 140 ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $171