Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225
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![Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
- Also referred to as ST550
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SD940 IS was introduced at a similar time to the TL225 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung TL225
SD940 IS | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SD940 IS
TL225 | SD940 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL225
SD940 IS | TL225 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS provides exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the TL225.
![Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and TL225.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.
![Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung TL225 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | ST550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 187g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-4L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $488 |