Clicky

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch 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 Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SD990 IS versus Kodak Touch, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the Touch (14MP) is fairly close but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Touch (1/3") posses different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SD990 IS was brought out 3 years before the Touch and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the Touch in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Kodak Touch

 SD990 IS Touch 

Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Canon SD990 IS

 Touch SD990 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2008More recent by 27 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Kodak Touch

 SD990 IS Touch 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS offers outside measurements 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 Touch has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD990 IS versus Kodak Touch in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD990 IS and the Touch.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and Touch is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Touch.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will provide you with more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Touch
37
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
good MP (15MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography info
Kodak Touch Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Touch
57
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak Touch Landscape photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
42
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Touch Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SD990 IS vs Kodak Touch Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Kodak Touch
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISKodak EasyShare Touch
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Kodak EasyShare Touch
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 15MP 14MP
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 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price - $100