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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and W320 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was announced 15 months earlier than the W320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD990 IS grades against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Sony W320

 SD990 IS W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SD990 IS

 W320 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2008Newer by 15 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W320

 SD990 IS W320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys 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) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS and the W320.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and W320.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
37
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (205g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (15MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (205g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $269