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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD790 IS and Olympus Stylus 1030 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD790 IS ×
Olympus Stylus 1030 SW ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD790 ISOlympus Stylus 1030 SW
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSD790 IS1030 SW
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9294
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5761
Weight (g)179194
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 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)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.30.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 aspherical)Olympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0028.00 - 102.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.64
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.360.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 502 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face DetectionCCD contrast detection
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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 151/1000 - 4
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 AEDigital ESP, Spot, Face detection AE w/ face-detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200Portrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
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
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO 11 ft / 3.3 m (W), 6.6 ft./ 2.0 m (T)Wide: 0.33 - 13.5ft. (1.0 - 4.1m); Tele: 0.98 – 8.9ft. (0.3 - 2.7m) at ISO 800
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-14
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)
  • multipurpose usb/av connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.091.74
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.30.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.480.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.60.61
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.7-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.04
Startup time (s)1.51.5
Play -> record time (s)2.10.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.75.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330260
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B 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, Motion Detection technology, Hi-ISO Auto and Noise Reduction technology, Face DetectionShockproof to MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (6.6ft/2m). Waterproof to IEC6059 IPX8/JISC0920 (33ft/10m)



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