Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Pentax Optio T20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Pentax Optio T20 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS ×
Pentax Optio T20 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD990 ISPentax Optio T20
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSD990 IST20
Alternate model number(s)
  • ixus 980 is
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9795
Width (mm)2820
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)160155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.77
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.65.76
Sensor height (mm)5.74.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.721.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4416 x 2480(11.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4416 x 3312(14.6 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)1.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lenssmc PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 133.0038.00 - 113.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.693
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 5015 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Detection5-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal image optical zoom-
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)1012
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, 80, 160, 320, 400, 800* (manual mode only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AETTL Multi-segment metering, Center weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotProgram, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Night scene, Surf & snow, Food, Sport, Pet, Frame
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
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
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range description1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.6m (W), 1.6-7.9 ft./50cm-2.4m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Wide: 0.49 ft- 14.8 ft (0.15m - 4.5m) ; Tele: 1.31 ft - 8.2 ft (0.4m - 2.5m)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • software s-sw61 (cd-rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.LCD display is touch-screen type.



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