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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Nikon S1100pj
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon S1100pj

 SD990 IS S1100pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon SD990 IS

 S1100pj SD990 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2008Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S1100pj

 SD990 IS S1100pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
37
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography details
Nikon S1100pj Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (205 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (205g)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (180g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISNikon Coolpix S1100pj
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