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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Nikon S01
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon S01

 SD990 IS S01 

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon SD990 IS

 S01 SD990 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2008More recent by 57 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S01

 SD990 IS S01 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and S01 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count good (15MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography features
Nikon S01 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (96g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S01 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S01
57
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (205g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than average in class (96g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S01 Landscape photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (15MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S01 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (205g)
27
touchscreen
lighter than average in class (96g)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S01
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISNikon Coolpix S01
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