Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS was introduced in September 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Highlights

      • 14.7 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.7 Megapixel
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro over Canon PowerShot SD990 IS.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/1.7-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic FZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony HX7V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Samsung DV300F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon P520
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      Canon SD990 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD990 IS over Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 14.7 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 4416 x 3312
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Live View vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 32 MB

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      Canon SD960 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SD940 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SD970 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SD980 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7R III
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony WX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
        Low Resolution Sensor6 Megapixel14.7 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderCanon PowerShot SD990 IS has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 95% coverage with 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot SD990 IS features a 14.7 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SD990 IS can take pictures up to 4416 x 3312 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 4416 x 2480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS comes with NB-5L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Canon PowerShot SD990 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. Canon PowerShot SD990 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and 4.60 m on Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD990 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS body has dimensions of 98 x 62 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.44 x 1.1"). Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

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      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and give them scores of 55 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.7 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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