Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W330

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and W330 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 15 months prior to the W330 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD990 IS grades against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS against the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and W330.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.