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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-FS10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-FS10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 3 months earlier than the EX-FS10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD990 IS matches up against the EX-FS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-FS10

 SD990 IS EX-FS10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-FS10 SD990 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-FS10

 SD990 IS EX-FS10 
IntroducedSeptember 2008January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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-FS10 has dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS versus the EX-FS10.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-FS10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-FS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
37
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (205g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
57
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (205g)
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-FS10
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-FS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NB-5L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $200