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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Sony W310
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony W310

 SD990 IS W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SD990 IS

 W310 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2008Newer by 15 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W310

 SD990 IS W310 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
good MP (15MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (205 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
57
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average (205g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (205 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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