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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 180 and Canon SD990 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and SD990 IS (15MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and SD990 IS (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 7 years after the SD990 IS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the SD990 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Canon SD990 IS

 ELPH 180 SD990 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2008Newer by 89 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Canon ELPH 180

 SD990 IS ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Canon SD990 IS

 ELPH 180 SD990 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SD990 IS has sizing of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Canon SD990 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the SD990 IS.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and SD990 IS is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and SD990 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 180 will result in greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good MP (15MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography information
Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Canon SD990 IS Travel photography details
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (205g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography factors
Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Canon SD990 IS Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD990 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Canon SD990 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 980 IS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2008-09-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4416 x 3312
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-133mm (3.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 -