Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10
SD990 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SD990 IS
EX-ZS10 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | September 2008 | More modern by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
SD990 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Canon SD990 IS and Casio EX-ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | |
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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 |