Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was revealed 12 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD4000 IS scores against the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung TL220
SD4000 IS | TL220 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TL220 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung TL220
SD4000 IS | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the TL220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and TL220.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL220 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | ST500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-6L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $90 |