Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 980 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung WB150F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The SD990 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the WB150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD990 IS grades vs the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Samsung WB150F
SD990 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SD990 IS
WB150F | SD990 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2008 | Fresher by 40 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung WB150F
SD990 IS | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD990 IS features physical measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD990 IS and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD990 IS versus the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and WB150F.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD990 IS will give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD990 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Samsung WB150F |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 980 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2008-09-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-133mm (3.7x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | - | $230 |