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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung ST100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST100

 SD990 IS ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SD990 IS

 ST100 SD990 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2008More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST100

 SD990 IS ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
37
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST100
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (205 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
57
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average (205 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (205 grams)
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung ST100
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