| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | PowerShot SD990 IS |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
| MSRP | $329 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/1.7-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 7.44 x 5.58 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel | 15 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.2 Megapixel | 14.7 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 3,200 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4416 x 3312 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2736, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 4416 x 2480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super-Fine, Fine, Normal | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, and Custom | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection | Multi-area Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 500 mm | 36 - 133 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x | 3.7x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.5 | f/2.8 - 5.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.50" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| Shutter | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1600 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 1.3 fps |
| Flash | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Off Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync | Auto On Off Slow Manual (Red Eye On/Off) |
| Flash Range | 4.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Manual, Quick, Special Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 96 x 55 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.17 x 0.98") | 98 x 62 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.44 x 1.1") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 166 g (0.37 lb / 5.86 oz) | 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5 x 2" |
| Power and Storage | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BX1 | NB-5L |
| Internal Storage | 32 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Other | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Orientation Sensor |
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