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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
39
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

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
41
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
28
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
56
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
34
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
43
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
63
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)
60
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
46
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
37
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
33
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)
27
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