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Canon SD990 IS Alternatives

The SD990 IS ranks at #81 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras. Below is a short outline of the SD990 IS.

15MP 1/1.7" 205 grams 36-133mm (f2.8-5.8)
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front thumbnailportrait37street54sports35travel57landscape34vlogging27
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
built-in flash
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good minimum ISO (80)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files

Below are various alternatives to the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS listed by their overall score. Feel free to browse through a extensive review of any camera or a comparison to the Canon SD990 IS by clicking the links underneath each camera card. You can also click on the symbol to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see all of them side by side.

#1 Fujifilm XQ2
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ2 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports52travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
built-in flash
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 CIPA)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (206g)
max zoom aperture not good (f4.9)
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#2 Fujifilm XQ1
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ1 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports49travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
built-in flash
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 CIPA)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (206g)
max zoom aperture not good (f4.9)
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#3 Sony TX66
18MP 1/2.3" 109 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front thumbnailportrait42street64sports49travel72landscape51vlogging36
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
built-in flash
good battery life (250 CIPA)
good minimum ISO (80)
good resolution screen (1,230 thousand dot)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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#4 Sony TX200V
18MP 1/2.3" 129 grams 28-140mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front thumbnailportrait36street68sports49travel71landscape47vlogging35
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
built-in flash
environment proofing
good minimum ISO (64)
good resolution screen (1,230 thousand dot)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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#5 Canon ELPH 360 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front thumbnailportrait44street57sports37travel64landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
built-in flash
good minimum ISO (80)
has HDMI support
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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#6 Canon ELPH 350 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front thumbnailportrait39street57sports44travel69landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
built-in flash
good battery life (250 CIPA)
good minimum ISO (80)
has HDMI support
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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#7 Olympus TG-870
16MP 1/2.3" 221 grams 21-105mm (f3.5-5.7)
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front thumbnailportrait36street65sports51travel69landscape50vlogging32
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
built-in flash
environment proofing
good battery life (300 CIPA)
good resolution screen (921 thousand dot)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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#8 Sony TX20
16MP 1/2.3" 133 grams 25-100mm (f3.5-4.6)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front thumbnailportrait40street67sports50travel72landscape52vlogging35
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
built-in flash
environment proofing
good battery life (250 CIPA)
good resolution screen (922 thousand dot)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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#9 Sony TX30
18MP 1/2.3" 141 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front thumbnailportrait39street64sports46travel69landscape51vlogging34
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
built-in flash
environment proofing
good minimum ISO (80)
good resolution screen (1,229 thousand dot)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect AF
does not have RAW files
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