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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M575, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the M575 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and M575 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SD990 IS was manufactured 15 months before the M575 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD990 IS matches up versus the M575 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Kodak M575

 SD990 IS M575 

Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Canon SD990 IS

 M575 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2008More modern by 15 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M575

 SD990 IS M575 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak M575 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS versus the M575.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and M575 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD990 IS and M575.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak M575 Portrait photography information
37
high flash sync (1/500s)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Kodak M575
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (205 grams)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography information
Kodak M575 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak M575 Travel photography factors
57
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (152g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M575
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
40
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M575 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (205g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak M575 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Kodak M575
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISKodak EasyShare M575
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Kodak EasyShare M575
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2008-09-17 2010-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $139