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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 14 months after the TL210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the TL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung TL210

 ELPH 300 HS TL210 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 TL210 ELPH 300 HS 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung TL210

 ELPH 300 HS TL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the TL210.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and TL210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 300 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL210
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung TL210
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Samsung TL210
Also Known as IXUS 220 HS PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (24fps), 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $230