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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and ST6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD990 IS was revealed 3 years before the ST6500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD990 IS matches up against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST6500

 SD990 IS ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SD990 IS

 ST6500 SD990 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2008Newer by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST6500

 SD990 IS ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD990 IS compared to the ST6500.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD990 IS and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and ST6500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD990 IS having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will show more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
37
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD990 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
43
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD990 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (205g)
32
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISSamsung ST6500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Samsung ST6500
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-133mm (3.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 205 grams (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots Single Single