Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S90 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS90TF1
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100102
Width (mm)3123
Height (mm)5862
Weight (g)175152
Waterproof-+
PredecessorCanon S80-
SuccessorCanon S95-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1016.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score46-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)185-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.91
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSony Lens; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 6 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 105.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.84
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.21 - 0.28
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)508
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • flourescent cool white
  • flourescent daylight
  • incandescent
  • underwater 1
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 2
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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, Color AccentScene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Underwater
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5 - 3.9m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 3.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • ms micro m2
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
-
Included memory (MB)-0
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)-
  • multiuse terminal (av(composite)/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.43-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.96-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.91
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.15-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220200
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary NP-BN
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode.Waterproof (33ft.) dustproof, freeze proof (14F), shockproof (5ft.), Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, 720p HD movies



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