Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung TL240

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.