Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and W310 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and W310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SD990 IS was launched 15 months prior to the W310 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD990 IS scores vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony W310
SD990 IS | W310 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SD990 IS
W310 | SD990 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | September 2008 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W310
SD990 IS | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD990 IS versus the W310.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and W310.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2008-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $150 |