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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 Known as ST5000
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 3 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung TL240

					

					

						
 Elph 115 IS TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

					

					

						
 TL240 Elph 115 IS 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung TL240

					

					

						
 Elph 115 IS TL240 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the TL240.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and TL240.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

						Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (170 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
 boasts touch to focus
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery power (170 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon Elph 115 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Samsung TL240
Also called IXUS 132 HS ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 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 Overall 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 170 shots -
Style of battery 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $225 $171