Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30 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
- Introduced September 2008
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SD990 IS was brought out 3 years before the ST30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD990 IS matches up versus the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST30
SD990 IS | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SD990 IS
ST30 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | September 2008 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST30
SD990 IS | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS features outside 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) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
See the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD990 IS vs the ST30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and ST30.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will provide you with more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD990 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST30 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2008-09-17 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 87g (0.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | - | $55 |