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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 5 months before the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD960 IS grades vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SD960 IS TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TL220 SD960 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung TL220

 SD960 IS TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the TL220.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung TL220
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
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 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 145g (0.32 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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-4L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $90