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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR 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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z808EXR
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Z800EXR (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Z800EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 22 months before the Z800EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD990 IS grades vs the Z800EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 SD990 IS Z800EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon SD990 IS

 Z800EXR SD990 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010September 2008More modern by 22 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR

 SD990 IS Z800EXR 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z800EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS and the Z800EXR.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Z800EXR is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and Z800EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will provide you with greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count decent (15MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (205g)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (158g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
32
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (205g)
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (158g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS FinePix Z808EXR
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2008-09-17 2010-07-21
Physical type 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 surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4416 x 3312 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $200