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Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD990 IS and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and FE-25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 3 months prior to the FE-25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD990 IS scores versus the FE-25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Olympus FE-25

 SD990 IS FE-25 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon SD990 IS

 FE-25 SD990 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Olympus FE-25

 SD990 IS FE-25 
IntroducedSeptember 2008January 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS offers external measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS versus the FE-25.

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and FE-25 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and FE-25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
37
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (205 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD990 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
57
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD990 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (15MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (205g)
9
no video
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Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Olympus FE-25
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISOlympus FE-25
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Olympus FE-25
Also called as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2008-09-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $15