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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and ST65 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SD990 IS was announced 3 years before the ST65 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD990 IS grades versus the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST65

 SD990 IS ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SD990 IS

 ST65 SD990 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2008Fresher by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST65

 SD990 IS ST65 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD990 IS provides outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD990 IS and the ST65.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and ST65.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD990 IS will resolve greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
37
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent MP (15MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (205g)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Travel photography features
Samsung ST65 Travel photography features
57
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (15MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (205g)
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung ST65
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $130