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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Mini (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Mini (1/3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was manufactured 3 years before the Mini which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD990 IS matches up versus the Mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Kodak Mini

 SD990 IS Mini 

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon SD990 IS

 Mini SD990 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2008Newer by 27 months

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak Mini

 SD990 IS Mini 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the Mini.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Mini is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Mini.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count decent (15MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
24
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (205 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average in class (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (205g)
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISKodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Kodak EasyShare Mini
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2008-09-17 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4416 x 3312 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 99 grams (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $100