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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 20 months after the TL240 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 ELPH 310 HS TL240 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

		

		

			
 TL240 ELPH 310 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 ELPH 310 HS TL240 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the TL240.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and TL240.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
26
 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
58
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
 features touch focus
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (160 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
37
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone jack
27
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Samsung TL240
Also called as IXUS 230 HS ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 210 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $171