Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
- Announced September 2008
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

The SD990 IS was introduced 3 months prior to the EX-Z270 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD990 IS matches up against the EX-Z270 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z270
SD990 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-Z270 | SD990 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z270
SD990 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Announced | September 2008 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS features 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-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-Z270 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the EX-Z270.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and EX-Z270 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-Z270.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will render greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-09-17 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $0 |