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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Olympus Stylus 790 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 790 SW ×
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 790 SWCanon PowerShot SD980 IS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number790 SWSD980 IS
Alternate model number(s)
  • u790 sw
  • digital ixus 200 is
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94100
Width (mm)2123
Height (mm)6153
Weight (g)151152
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)21.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 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)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens, 10 elements in 8 groups, 3 asphericalCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)7 - 505 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 15
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AFContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
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, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/3000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+portrait, Night Scene, Night+portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self PortraitPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot)
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) � 12.5ft. (3.8m); Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m) � 8.5ft. (2.6m)Auto ISO: 1.6 - 11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 2.9 - 4.9ft./90cm - 1.5m (T)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)14-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.572.29
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.990.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)10.42
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.34-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.09
Startup time (s)1.31.7
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)58
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200240
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3 or later
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImprovements over Stylus 770SW include: Face Detection AF, Shadow Adjustment, TruePic III Image Processor, USB 2Optical Image Stabilization, Touch Screen LCD, Smart Auto, Face, Blink and Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction



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