Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z35 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the EX-Z35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD990 IS grades vs the EX-Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS features outside dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z35 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD990 IS versus Casio EX-Z35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD990 IS against the EX-Z35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and EX-Z35 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and EX-Z35.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will provide greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.