Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST700
92 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Revealed September 2008
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
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Here, we are looking at the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is very comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and ST700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD990 IS was announced 3 years prior to the ST700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD990 IS matches up vs the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung ST700
| SD990 IS | ST700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SD990 IS
| ST700 | SD990 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | September 2008 | More modern by 28 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST700
| SD990 IS | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS provides external dimensions 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 ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD990 IS versus Samsung ST700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD990 IS and the ST700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and ST700.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung ST700 will produce extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung ST700 |
| Alternative name | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2008-09-17 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | - | $280 |