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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was released 3 months earlier than the EX-Z400 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the EX-Z400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SD990 IS EX-Z400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-Z400 SD990 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SD990 IS EX-Z400 
ReleasedSeptember 2008January 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD990 IS and the EX-Z400.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and EX-Z400 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and EX-Z400.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
37
above average flash sync (1/500s)
good resolution (15MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (205g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (205g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40
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 Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $0