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Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and FE-3010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 3 months earlier than the FE-3010 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD990 IS matches up against the FE-3010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Olympus FE-3010

 SD990 IS FE-3010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon SD990 IS

 FE-3010 SD990 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Olympus FE-3010

 SD990 IS FE-3010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2008January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS features physical 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) and the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD990 IS and the FE-3010.

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and FE-3010 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and FE-3010.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will provide more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD990 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent MP (15MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (205 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (15MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
57
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (205g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (205g)
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Olympus FE-3010
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Olympus FE-3010
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2008-09-17 2009-01-07
Body design 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4416 x 3312 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 108g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $140