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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2016
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 6 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up versus the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Samsung TL210

 ELPH 190 IS TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TL210 ELPH 190 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL210

 ELPH 190 IS TL210 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the TL210.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and TL210.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
40
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging features
Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than others (177g)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 190 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $159 $230