Canon SD990 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD990 IS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was released 3 years before the Finepix Z90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD990 IS scores against the Finepix Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS against the Finepix Z90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Finepix Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Finepix Z90.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.