Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Announced August 2010
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is pretty similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and S1100pj (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD990 IS was released 23 months before the S1100pj which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD990 IS scores against the S1100pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon S1100pj
SD990 IS | S1100pj |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon SD990 IS
S1100pj | SD990 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | September 2008 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S1100pj
SD990 IS | S1100pj | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S1100pj in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD990 IS vs the S1100pj.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and S1100pj is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and S1100pj.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-09-17 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 15MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-5L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | - | $399 |