Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225
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![Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SD990-IS/Canon-SD990-IS-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL225 front Samsung TL225 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL225.jpg)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 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
- Launched September 2008
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST550
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TL225 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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The SD990 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the TL225 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD990 IS scores vs the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung TL225. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL225
SD990 IS | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SD990 IS
TL225 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL225
SD990 IS | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS versus the TL225.
![Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD990-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD990-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and TL225.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SD990 IS will give you more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD990-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD990-IS-vs-Samsung-TL225-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung TL225 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | ST550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2008-09-17 | 2009-08-13 |
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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 187 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | - | $488 |