Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD990 IS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") use different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm Z900EXR and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD990 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys 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 Z900EXR has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.