Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2008
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Launched November 2009

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-G1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The SD990 IS was introduced 14 months prior to the EX-G1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD990 IS grades against the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-G1
SD990 IS | EX-G1 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-G1 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | November 2009 | ![]() | September 2008 | Newer by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-G1
SD990 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD990 IS versus the EX-G1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and EX-G1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and EX-G1.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2008-09-17 | 2009-11-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
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 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 2.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 154g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | - | $61 |