Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung TL205
ELPH 140 IS | TL205 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
TL205 | ELPH 140 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL205
ELPH 140 IS | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |