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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 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
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 180 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 180 was announced 6 years after the TL320 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 180 scores against the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung TL320

 ELPH 180 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TL320 ELPH 180 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL320

 ELPH 180 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 180 versus Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the TL320.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and TL320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $380