Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
Digital IXUS 980 ISCamera summary
The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful Ultracompact camera. Announced on Sept. 17, 2008.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 15 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 640 x 480 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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|---|---|
| Af center | No |
| Af continuous | No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
| Af selective | No |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | No |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | - |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | Digital IXUS 980 IS |
| announced | Sept. 17, 2008 |
| Body type | Ultracompact |
| brand | Canon |
| msrp | $0.00 |
| model | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
| Macro focus range | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | - |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | No |
| Aperture priority | No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | No |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) |
| Flash range | 4.60 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
| Max continuous shooting | 1.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/1600s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 |
| Shutter priority | No |
| WB bracketing | No |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 0 shots |
| Battery model | NB-5L |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 205 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 4416 x 3312 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 |
| RAW support | No |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 15 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | 640 x 480 |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |