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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced at a similar time to the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony T90

 SD960 IS T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon SD960 IS

 T90 SD960 IS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony T90

 SD960 IS T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS features external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS vs the T90.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and T90.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price - $259