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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-Z800 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 22 months prior to the EX-Z800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD990 IS scores against the EX-Z800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SD990 IS EX-Z800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-Z800 SD990 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2008More modern by 22 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z800

 SD990 IS EX-Z800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS features external 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-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD990 IS and the EX-Z800.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and EX-Z800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-Z800.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will produce greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count good (15MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (205 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (205g)
29
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Alternate name Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2010-08-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $150