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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was released 5 months prior to the EX-Z29 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the EX-Z29 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SD990 IS EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-Z29 SD990 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SD990 IS EX-Z29 
RevealedSeptember 2008March 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD990 IS and the EX-Z29.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-Z29 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-Z29.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (205g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (205 grams)
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2008-09-17 2009-03-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 205g (0.45 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $79