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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
Samsung TL220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SD4500 IS TL220 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TL220 SD4500 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL220

 SD4500 IS TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung TL220
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