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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TL240 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 15 months earlier than the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD990 IS scores versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SD990 IS TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SD990 IS

 TL240 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2008More modern by 15 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL240

 SD990 IS TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the TL240.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and TL240.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (205 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
57
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than average in class (205 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (205 grams)
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung TL240
Also called Digital IXUS 980 IS ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $171