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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung NX11, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the NX11 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD990 IS matches up against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung NX11

 SD990 IS NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon SD990 IS

 NX11 SD990 IS 
RevealedDecember 2010September 2008More modern by 27 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung NX11

 SD990 IS NX11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS has got outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS and the NX11.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and NX11.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SD990 IS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged SD990 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
37
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (205 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography information
Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
52
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
57
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average (205 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (205 grams)
24
provides face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung NX11
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung NX11
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung NX11
Also Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2008-09-17 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $626