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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-S5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was released 3 months before the EX-S5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD990 IS grades vs the EX-S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SD990 IS EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-S5 SD990 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SD990 IS EX-S5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2008January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the EX-S5.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and EX-S5 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-S5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
37
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count decent (15MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (205 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
57
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (205g)
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Also called Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 15 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4416 x 3312 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $130