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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was revealed within a month of the TL220 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SD980 IS TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SD980 IS

 TL220 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung TL220

 SD980 IS TL220 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions 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 SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS vs the TL220.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and TL220.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (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 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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $90