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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and L32 (20MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and L32 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the L32 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the L32 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon L32

 SD990 IS L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon SD990 IS

 L32 SD990 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2008More recent by 77 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon L32

 SD990 IS L32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys 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) while the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the L32.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and L32 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and L32.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L32 will provide more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon L32 Portrait photography information
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
good resolution (15MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography features
Nikon L32 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (205g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L32
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L32
57
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery (320 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
48
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
66
really wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (164g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Also called Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2008-09-17 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4416 x 3312 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $120