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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G11 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and TL240 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G11 was introduced within a month of the TL240 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the G11 matches up against the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung TL240

 G11 TL240 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon G11

 TL240 G11 
Screen size3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung TL240

 G11 TL240 
ReleasedDecember 2009January 2010Same age

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 compared to the TL240.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and TL240 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and TL240.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL240 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (375g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
60
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $171