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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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 referred to as ST5000
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon 160 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 5 years after the TL240 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 160 grades vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung TL240

 160 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon 160

 TL240 160 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung TL240

 160 TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 160 against the TL240.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and TL240.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 160 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung TL240
Also called IXUS 160 ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $135 $171