Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL205
92 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
- Announced September 2008
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is PL100
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Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TL205 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD990 IS was released 15 months before the TL205 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD990 IS grades versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL205
| SD990 IS | TL205 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SD990 IS
| TL205 | SD990 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | September 2008 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL205
| SD990 IS | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS features physical measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS against the TL205.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and TL205.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung TL205 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | PL100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2008-09-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | - | $180 |