Canon S90 vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon S90 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close but the S90 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was released 8 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S90 scores against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon S90 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 versus the TL220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and TL220.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S90 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung TL220 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S90 should have an edge in sensor innovation.