Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL210
SD990 IS | TL210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SD990 IS
TL210 | SD990 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | September 2008 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL210
SD990 IS | TL210 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung TL210 | |
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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 |