Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and S200EXR (1/1.6") possess different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the S200EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the S200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in 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") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD990 IS vs the S200EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and S200EXR is 92 and 54 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and S200EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SD990 IS will offer greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.