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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and M320 (9MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and M320 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 3 months before the M320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD990 IS scores against the M320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Kodak M320

 SD990 IS M320 

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon SD990 IS

 M320 SD990 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M320

 SD990 IS M320 
ReleasedSeptember 2008January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M320 has proportions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD990 IS and the M320.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and M320 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and M320.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M320 Portrait photography factors
37
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count good (15MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Kodak M320
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (205 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M320
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak M320 Landscape photography info
34
has 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)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (205g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M320
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Kodak EasyShare M320
Alternate name Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 3472 x 2604
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-5L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $39