Canon SD990 IS vs Pentax Q

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SD990 IS vs Pentax Q, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and Q (12MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and Q (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was brought out 3 years before the Q which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD990 IS scores versus the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD990 IS comes with 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) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD990 IS and the Q.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and Q.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will offer you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.