Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus VG-145

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD990 IS vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and VG-145 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the VG-145 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD990 IS grades against the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD990 IS vs the VG-145.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and VG-145 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and VG-145.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.