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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was launched within a month of the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD780 IS scores against the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony T90

 SD780 IS T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon SD780 IS

 T90 SD780 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony T90

 SD780 IS T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outer measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD780 IS vs the T90.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and T90.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Sony T90
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Sony T90
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (148 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (148g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Alternative name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $259