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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 275 HS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 5 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up vs the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung TL240

 ELPH 350 HS TL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TL240 ELPH 350 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung TL240

 ELPH 350 HS TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the TL240.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and TL240.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery (250 shots)
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
48
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung TL240
Alternate name IXUS 275 HS ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $219 $171