Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung TL240
160 | TL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon 160
TL240 | 160 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung TL240
160 | TL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon 160 versus Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung TL240 | |
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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 |