Canon 1D C vs Canon SD990 IS

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D C and Canon SD990 IS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the SD990 IS (15MP) is relatively similar but the 1D C (Full frame) and SD990 IS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was unveiled 3 years after the SD990 IS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1D C grades versus the SD990 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D C & Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Canon SD990 IS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C comes with external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SD990 IS has sizing of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D C and Canon SD990 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D C and the SD990 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and SD990 IS is 50 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and SD990 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D C with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D C will deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 1D C provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.