Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 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
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-S7
SD990 IS | EX-S7 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-S7 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-S7
SD990 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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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 |