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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm S2950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and S2950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the S2950 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD990 IS grades against the S2950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SD990 IS S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SD990 IS

 S2950 SD990 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2008Fresher by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm S2950

 SD990 IS S2950 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS features outer 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) and the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS against the S2950.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and S2950 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and S2950.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
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high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (205g)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (205g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Other name Digital IXUS 980 IS FinePix S2990
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-09-17 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 life - 300 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $330