Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD990 IS

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon SD990 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the SD990 IS (15MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and SD990 IS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 2 years later than the SD990 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the SD990 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Canon SD990 IS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SD990 IS has proportions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon SD990 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the SD990 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and SD990 IS is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and SD990 IS.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 100 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SD990 IS will render extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.