Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2008
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2007

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SD990 IS versus Fujifilm IS Pro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The SD990 IS was brought out 15 months after the Fujifilm IS Pro making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD990 IS grades vs the Fujifilm IS Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Fujifilm IS Pro
SD990 IS | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Introduced | September 2008 | ![]() | July 2007 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Canon SD990 IS
Fujifilm IS Pro | SD990 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro
SD990 IS | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm IS Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD990 IS versus Fujifilm IS Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro is 92 and 55 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SD990 IS will provide greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SD990 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-09-17 | 2007-07-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | 1/250s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 920 gr (2.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | - | $0 |