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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z16 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was released 24 months before the EX-Z16 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD990 IS grades vs the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SD990 IS EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-Z16 SD990 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010September 2008Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SD990 IS EX-Z16 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS provides external 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) and the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS against the EX-Z16.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-Z16 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-Z16.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
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great flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (205g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (205g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (205g)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 848x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $100