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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-S7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was manufactured 17 months earlier than the EX-S7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD990 IS matches up against the EX-S7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SD990 IS EX-S7 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-S7 SD990 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010September 2008More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SD990 IS EX-S7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS features outside 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-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD990 IS and the EX-S7.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-S7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and EX-S7.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (205g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
57
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (205 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (15MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (205 grams)
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $140