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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD990 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Fujifilm S9200

 SD990 IS Fujifilm S9200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SD990 IS

 Fujifilm S9200 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2008Newer by 64 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm S9200

 SD990 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD990 IS and the Fujifilm S9200.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm S9200 will deliver more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography highlights
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great flash sync speed (1/500s)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S9200 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (205 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography info
57
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (205g)
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm S9200
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-09-17 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life - 500 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $300