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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z110 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Fujifilm Z110
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 145g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z110, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) is pretty close but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z110 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was released 4 years before the Fujifilm Z110 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD990 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Fujifilm Z110

 SD990 IS Fujifilm Z110 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Canon SD990 IS

 Fujifilm Z110 SD990 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2008Newer by 40 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z110

 SD990 IS Fujifilm Z110 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z110 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD990 IS against the Fujifilm Z110.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z110 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z110.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z110 Portrait photography information
37
high flash sync (1/500s)
resolution is good (15MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z110 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (205g)
55
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z110
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (15MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z110
57
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z110 Landscape photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z110 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (205 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z110
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujifilm FinePix Z110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z110
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC / SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $0