Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
SD990 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-Z16 | SD990 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | September 2008 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z16
SD990 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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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 |