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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and S7000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the S7000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD990 IS scores versus the S7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon S7000

 SD990 IS S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon SD990 IS

 S7000 SD990 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2008Fresher by 77 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S7000

 SD990 IS S7000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD990 IS and the S7000.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and S7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and S7000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S7000 will offer you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
resolution is good (15MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Nikon S7000
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (205 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (15MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S7000 Travel photography features
57
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others (205g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (165g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S7000 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (205g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (165g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Nikon S7000
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISNikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Nikon Coolpix S7000
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-09-17 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 9.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 180 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $280