Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Released June 2013
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and S01 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and S01 (1/2.9") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SD990 IS was released 5 years earlier than the S01 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD990 IS grades vs the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Nikon Coolpix S01. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon S01
SD990 IS | S01 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon SD990 IS
S01 | SD990 IS | |||
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Released | June 2013 | September 2008 | More recent by 57 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S01
SD990 IS | S01 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS offers outside 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 Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the S01.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and S01 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and S01.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix S01 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix S01 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-09-17 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 96 grams (0.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 190 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
Card slots | Single | - |
Pricing at release | - | $170 |