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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 340 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 265 HS
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was brought out 4 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 340 HS scores against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 340 HS TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

 TL205 ELPH 340 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 340 HS TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 340 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the TL205.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 340 HS and TL205.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (147g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 shots)
heavier than average in class (147g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 340 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung TL205
Also Known as IXUS 265 HS PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $180