Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX90VPowerShot SD780 IS
      MSRP$430
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.2 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 36724000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm33 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom30x3x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4f/3.2 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range5.40 m at Auto ISO3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Video FormatsAVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoStereo
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")87 x 56 x 18 mm (3.43 x 2.2 x 0.71")
      Weight (inc. batteries)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 4.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Battery PackNP-BX1NB-4L
      Battery Life360 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
      Self TimerYes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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