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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was revealed 8 months after the TL100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SD980 IS TL100 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SD980 IS

 TL100 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung TL100

 SD980 IS TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS against the TL100.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and TL100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SD980 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung TL100
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $22