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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was unveiled 13 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD990 IS scores against the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Fujifilm X-S10

 SD990 IS Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Canon SD990 IS

 Fujifilm X-S10 SD990 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2008Newer by 147 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm X-S10

 SD990 IS Fujifilm X-S10 

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 X-S10 has sizing of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 92 and 73 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and Fujifilm X-S10.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
37
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count good (15MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (205 grams)
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
85
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (205g)
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Fujifilm X-S10
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISFujifilm X-S10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Fujifilm X-S10
Also called Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2008-09-17 2020-10-15
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 325 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $999