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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was launched 3 years before the EX-ZS10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD990 IS scores versus the EX-ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SD990 IS EX-ZS10 
Screen sizing2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SD990 IS

 EX-ZS10 SD990 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2008More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SD990 IS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS has 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-ZS10 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS against the EX-ZS10.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and EX-ZS10 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and EX-ZS10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
37
high flash sync (1/500s)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (205 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
33
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (205g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2011-01-05
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $120