Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 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
- Revealed September 2008
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe SD990 IS was revealed 15 months prior to the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD990 IS grades versus the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony TX7
SD990 IS | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon SD990 IS
TX7 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | September 2008 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX7
SD990 IS | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD990 IS and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD990 IS and the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and TX7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2008-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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-5L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | - | $300 |