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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 4 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung TL240

 ELPH 140 IS TL240 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 TL240 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL240

 ELPH 140 IS TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the TL240.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and TL240.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
66
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung TL240
Also referred to as IXUS 150 ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-11A
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $129 $171