Canon 60D vs Canon SD990 IS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 60D and Canon SD990 IS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the SD990 IS (15MP) is very close but the 60D (APS-C) and SD990 IS (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 60D was released 2 years later than the SD990 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 60D scores versus the SD990 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery and Canon SD990 IS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D comes with exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SD990 IS has measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon 60D and Canon SD990 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 60D compared to the SD990 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and SD990 IS is 59 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and SD990 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 60D featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 60D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern 60D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.