Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR
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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
SD990 IS | Z800EXR |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon SD990 IS
Z800EXR | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR
SD990 IS | Z800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | |
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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 |