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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung TL225
(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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL225

 SD990 IS TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SD990 IS

 TL225 SD990 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2009September 2008More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL225

 SD990 IS TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count good (15MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (205 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
57
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (205 grams)
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung TL225
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