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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD980 IS was announced 6 months before the TL350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS scores against the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung TL350

 SD980 IS TL350 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Canon SD980 IS

 TL350 SD980 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung TL350

 SD980 IS TL350 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS against the TL350.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and TL350.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD980 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL350 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging info
Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung TL350
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung TL350
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $400