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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively close but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SD990 IS was brought out 4 years before the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD990 IS scores vs the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony TX200V

 SD990 IS TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SD990 IS

 TX200V SD990 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2008More recent by 41 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX200V

 SD990 IS TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS offers external measurements 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS against the TX200V.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX200V will result in greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
37
above average flash sync (1/500s)
good MP (15 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $500