Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2008
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and ST100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD990 IS was unveiled 15 months earlier than the ST100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD990 IS grades versus the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST100
SD990 IS | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SD990 IS
ST100 | SD990 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | September 2008 | More modern by 15 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST100
SD990 IS | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD990 IS versus the ST100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and ST100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST100 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-09-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | - | $250 |