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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 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
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and T90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 5 months before the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony T90

 SD990 IS T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon SD990 IS

 T90 SD990 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony T90

 SD990 IS T90 
LaunchedSeptember 2008February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD990 IS against the T90.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and T90.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (205g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
57
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (205g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2009-02-17
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $259