Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
- Announced September 2008
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z550 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SD990 IS was announced 15 months earlier than the EX-Z550 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD990 IS scores versus the EX-Z550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
SD990 IS | EX-Z550 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-Z550 | SD990 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | September 2008 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z550
SD990 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD990 IS and the EX-Z550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-Z550 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-Z550.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-09-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
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 | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | - | $149 |