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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-G1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SD990 IS EX-G1 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-G1 SD990 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2009September 2008Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SD990 IS EX-G1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
37
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (205 grams)
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
57
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (205g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (205 grams)
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
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