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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD990 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and F70EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 10 months before the F70EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD990 IS grades versus the F70EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD990 IS F70EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SD990 IS

 F70EXR SD990 IS 
RevealedJuly 2009September 2008More modern by 10 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD990 IS F70EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS versus the F70EXR.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and F70EXR is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and F70EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (205g)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography information
57
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
31
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (205 grams)
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS FinePix F75EXR
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-09-17 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 3616 x 2712
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $280