Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 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
- Revealed September 2008
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD990 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SD990 IS (15MP) is fairly close but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and SD990 IS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SD960 IS was revealed 6 months later than the SD990 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the SD990 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Canon SD990 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SD990 IS
SD960 IS | SD990 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Canon SD960 IS
SD990 IS | SD960 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD990 IS
SD960 IS | SD990 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | September 2008 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS features outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SD990 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD990 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the SD990 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SD990 IS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and SD990 IS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SD990 IS will render greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD990 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | Digital IXUS 980 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2008-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4416 x 3312 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-133mm (3.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-4L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |