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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released 5 years after the TL240 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Samsung TL240

 IXUS 165 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TL240 IXUS 165 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL240

 IXUS 165 TL240 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the TL240.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and TL240.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL240
 Canon IXUS 165Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon IXUS 165 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest 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 focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $171