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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR 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 referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F750EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD990 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F750EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 SD990 IS Fujifilm F750EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Canon SD990 IS

 Fujifilm F750EXR SD990 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2008More modern by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR

 SD990 IS Fujifilm F750EXR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS has outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm F750EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS versus the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F750EXR will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
37
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good MP (15 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F750EXR as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F750EXR Landscape photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujifilm FinePix F750EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-09-17 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
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 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $445