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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was introduced 10 months before the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD780 IS grades vs the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SD780 IS TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TL240 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL240

 SD780 IS TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS provides external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS versus the TL240.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and TL240.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (160g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung TL240
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $171