Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S4000
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched September 2008
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and S4000 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and S4000 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD990 IS was revealed 16 months before the S4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD990 IS grades against the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon S4000
| SD990 IS | S4000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon SD990 IS
| S4000 | SD990 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | September 2008 | Newer by 16 months |
| Screen sizing | 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 S4000
| SD990 IS | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS has got physical 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 S4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS against the S4000.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and S4000 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and S4000.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2008-09-17 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | - | $200 |
