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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TX66 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 4 years before the TX66 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony TX66

 SD990 IS TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SD990 IS

 TX66 SD990 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2008Newer by 41 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX66

 SD990 IS TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD990 IS versus the TX66.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and TX66.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX66 will provide greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
37
above average flash sync (1/500s)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (205g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (205g)
36
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Other name Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2008-09-17 2012-02-28
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 15MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 205g (0.45 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 images
Battery form - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $350