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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD990 IS versus FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Z70 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Z70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the Z70 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD990 IS grades against the Z70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the FujiFilm Z70

 SD990 IS Z70 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon SD990 IS

 Z70 SD990 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010September 2008Newer by 16 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z70

 SD990 IS Z70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z70 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS versus FujiFilm Z70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS against the Z70.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Z70 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and Z70.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will give greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography details
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent megapixels (15MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (205g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (15MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography highlights
57
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS FinePix Z71
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $130