Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST6500

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.