| General | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SD990 IS | PowerShot SD970 IS |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Ultra Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.7 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 1,600 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4416 x 3312 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2736, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 4416 x 2480 | 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | JPEG |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super-Fine, Fine, Normal | Super-Fine, Fine, Normal |
| Color Space | sRGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, and Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 36 - 133 mm | 37 - 185 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 3.7x | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.8 | f/3.2 - 5.7 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | 2 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.50" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1600 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.3 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Slow Manual (Red Eye On/Off) | Auto Fill-in Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync Off |
| Flash Range | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Manual, Quick, Special Scene | Auto, Program, Scene |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 98 x 62 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.44 x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 1.02") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz) | 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-5L | NB-5L |
| Internal Storage | 32 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC card | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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