Canon SD990 IS vs Sony W380

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and W380 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was manufactured 15 months earlier than the W380 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD990 IS matches up against the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS and Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS vs the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and W380.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.