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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TL210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SD990 IS was introduced 15 months prior to the TL210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD990 IS scores vs the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SD990 IS TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SD990 IS

 TL210 SD990 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2008Fresher by 15 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL210

 SD990 IS TL210 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD990 IS vs the TL210.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and TL210.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good megapixels (15MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
features touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW format
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung TL210
Alternate name Digital IXUS 980 IS PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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-5L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $230