Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A3100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA3100 ISDSC-T90
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9794
Width (mm)2815
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)154151
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component, Other
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.370.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)38
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 601 - 20
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point / center / spot / touch AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • day white fluorescent
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • natural white fluorescent
  • underwater auto / 1 / 2 / flash
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto*, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN**; *Automatically detects shooting sceneEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Softsnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T)ISO Auto: 0.8m - 2.9m(W), 0.5m - 2.3m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-11
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • multi-terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.32-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240220
Battery form factorProprietary NB-8LProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-8L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, i-Contrast, Smart Auto, Face Detection self-timer. Available in Silver, Red and Blue.Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Touch-screen LCD, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer



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