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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-100 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The SD990 IS was introduced 6 years before the EX-100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD990 IS grades vs the EX-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SD990 IS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-100 SD990 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2008More modern by 65 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-100

 SD990 IS EX-100 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS has got external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the EX-100.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and EX-100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and EX-100.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD990 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
37
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (205g)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-100
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
53
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (205g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-100
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-09-17 2014-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 6.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 389 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 390 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $572