Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm XP130

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm XP130, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP130 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD990 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XP130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP130. The full galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP130 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS has outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP130 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD990 IS vs the Fujifilm XP130.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm XP130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm XP130.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP130 will resolve more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.