Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung ST93

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and ST93 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The SD990 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the ST93 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD990 IS grades vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD990 IS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD990 IS and the ST93.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD990 IS and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and ST93.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST93 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.