Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung PL120

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the PL120 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD990 IS grades versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS has outside measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD990 IS and the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD990 IS and PL120.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.