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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 6 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 180 grades against the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung TL240

 ELPH 180 TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TL240 ELPH 180 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL240

 ELPH 180 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 against the TL240.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
39
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
has touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $171