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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 150
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 4 years after the TL205 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 140 IS TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 TL205 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 140 IS TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the TL205.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and TL205.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 140 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung TL205
Other name IXUS 150 PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
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, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $129 $180