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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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 Known as ST5000
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was announced 6 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Samsung TL240

 ELPH 360 HS TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 TL240 ELPH 360 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung TL240

 ELPH 360 HS TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the TL240.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and TL240.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (147g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
64
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
heavier than others (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (147 grams)
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.32 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $209 $171