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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL225

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

		

		

			
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 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).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
50
 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
27
 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