Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Other Name is ST500

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung TL220
SD4500 IS | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SD4500 IS
TL220 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL220
SD4500 IS | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the TL220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and TL220.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL220 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | ST500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-9L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $90 |