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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-Z550
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SD990 IS EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-Z550 SD990 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2008More modern by 15 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SD990 IS EX-Z550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
37
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
decent MP (15MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (205 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (205 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
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