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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TL320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was announced 5 months before the TL320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD990 IS scores vs the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung TL320

 SD990 IS TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SD990 IS

 TL320 SD990 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL320

 SD990 IS TL320 
AnnouncedSeptember 2008February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS against the TL320.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and TL320.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count good (15MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW support
33
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL320
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than others (205 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others (205 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (205g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung TL320
Also called Digital IXUS 980 IS WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $380