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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm F800EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD990 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F770EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SD990 IS Fujifilm F770EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon SD990 IS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SD990 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2008Fresher by 40 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR

 SD990 IS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD990 IS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will show extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography highlights
37
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
43
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
49
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Alternate name Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-09-17 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
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 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-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $480