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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR 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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Z700EXR (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Z700EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 16 months before the Z700EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD990 IS grades versus the Z700EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 SD990 IS Z700EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Canon SD990 IS

 Z700EXR SD990 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010September 2008More modern by 16 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR

 SD990 IS Z700EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys outside measurements 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 Z700EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD990 IS and the Z700EXR.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and Z700EXR is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and Z700EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography features
37
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count good (15MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (205 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (158g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (158g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
33
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (205g)
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (158g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS FinePix Z707EXR
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 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 sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $250