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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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 SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 4 months earlier than the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SD940 IS

		

		

			
 TL240 SD940 IS 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 SD940 IS TL240 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys external measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS against the TL240.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and TL240.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
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 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
58
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 supports focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (160 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
37
 very good size screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
27
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung TL240
Also called Digital IXUS 120 IS ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NB-4L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $171