Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
- Introduced September 2008
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z400
SD990 IS | EX-Z400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-Z400 | SD990 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z400
SD990 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | September 2008 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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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 |