Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M381

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M381, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and M381 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and M381 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 10 months prior to the M381 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD990 IS scores versus the M381 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Kodak EasyShare M381. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Kodak M381 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS has outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak M381 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD990 IS versus the M381.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and M381 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and M381.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.