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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-S200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 22 months prior to the EX-S200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD990 IS grades vs the EX-S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 SD990 IS EX-S200 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-S200 SD990 IS 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2008More modern by 22 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S200

 SD990 IS EX-S200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-S200 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-S200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD990 IS against the EX-S200.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-S200 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and EX-S200.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will give you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography information
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good MP (15MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (205g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (205g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Alternate name Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2010-08-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 132 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $0