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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 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 M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD990 IS versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and M380 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and M380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was launched 3 months before the M380 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the M380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Kodak M380

 SD990 IS M380 

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon SD990 IS

 M380 SD990 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M380

 SD990 IS M380 
ReleasedSeptember 2008January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak M380 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD990 IS versus Kodak M380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD990 IS against the M380.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and M380 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and M380.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M380 Portrait photography highlights
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
good resolution (15MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography features
Kodak M380 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (205 grams)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak M380 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M380 Travel photography information
57
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (205g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M380
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M380
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (205g)
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISKodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Kodak EasyShare M380
Otherwise known as 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" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1448 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model NB-5L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $160