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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon SD990 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the SD990 IS (15MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and SD990 IS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 130 was announced 4 years later than the SD990 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 130 grades against the SD990 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon SD990 IS

 ELPH 130 SD990 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2008More recent by 53 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Canon ELPH 130

 SD990 IS ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon SD990 IS

 ELPH 130 SD990 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Canon SD990 IS has measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon SD990 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the SD990 IS.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and SD990 IS is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and SD990 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 130 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon ELPH 130 will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD990 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon SD990 IS
 Canon ELPH 130Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
Otherwise known as IXUS 140 Digital IXUS 980 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2008-09-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4416 x 3312
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-133mm (3.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 -