Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65
92 Imaging
38 Features
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 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
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST65
SD990 IS | ST65 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SD990 IS
ST65 | SD990 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | September 2008 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST65
SD990 IS | ST65 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST65 | |
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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 |