Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm SL300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD990 IS grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.