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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 5 months earlier than the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung TL225

 SD780 IS TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TL225 SD780 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL225

 SD780 IS TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS offers external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS versus the TL225.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and TL225.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung TL225
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $488