Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD890 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD890 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD890 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD890 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T300
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSD890 ISDSC-T300
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9594
Width (mm)2721
Height (mm)5759
Weight (g)184172
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
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)1.691.69
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)
  • 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)1.21.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (8 elements in 6 groups, including 2 aspherical)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups, 1 prism
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 185.0033.00 - 165.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 33.008.00 - 29.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.310.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)508
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 501 - 20
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 28
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast Detect with Flexible Spot AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom; 16mm eyepoint-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53.5
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, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
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 modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200Easy, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 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
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO 11 ft / 3.3 m (W), 6.6 ft./ 2.0 m (T)Auto ISO: Wide: 0.1 - 3.5 m; Tele: 0.8 - 2.7 m
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-15
Included memory type-Internal
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
  • multi-jack (av / usb / dc)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.091.83
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.21.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.730.37
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.830.48
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.39
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.730.65
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.01
Startup time (s)22.7
Play -> record time (s)2.31.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.45.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320260
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary NP-BD1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection technology, Hi-ISO Auto and Noise Reduction technology, Face Detection3.5-inch touch screen Clear Photo LCD PlusTM LCD screen for easy navigation and framing; a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens



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