Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX1
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2008
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
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The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD990 IS versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD990 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony TX1
| SD990 IS | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon SD990 IS
| TX1 | SD990 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | September 2008 | Newer by 10 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX1
| SD990 IS | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS features 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD990 IS and the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and TX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2008-09-17 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | - | $350 |
