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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(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
Samsung TL225
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung TL225

 SD940 IS TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TL225 SD940 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL225

 SD940 IS TL225 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (187 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (187g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung TL225
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