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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-Z270
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SD990 IS EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-Z270 SD990 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SD990 IS EX-Z270 
AnnouncedSeptember 2008January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
37
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
57
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (205g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
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