Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon B500

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon B500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and B500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 8 years earlier than the B500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD990 IS grades against the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS has external 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) and the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS against the B500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and B500 is 92 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and B500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon B500 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.