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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 265 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was unveiled 4 years after the TL240 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 340 HS scores vs the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 340 HS over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 340 HS

		

		

			
 TL240 ELPH 340 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 ELPH 340 HS TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 340 HS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS against the TL240.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 340 HS and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 340 HS and TL240.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 340 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 340 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition (147g)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (190 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
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 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery (190 shots)
 more heavy than competition (147g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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 features touch focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (160g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery (190 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 340 HS Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (147g)
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 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 340 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS Samsung TL240
Also called IXUS 265 HS ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $171