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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD850 IS and Canon PowerShot SD990 IS [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS ×
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD990 ISCanon PowerShot SD850 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSD990 ISSD850 IS
Alternate model number(s)
  • ixus 980 is
  • canon digital ixus 950 is
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9790
Width (mm)2826
Height (mm)6257
Weight (g)160165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.78
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.65.76
Sensor height (mm)5.74.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.721.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4416 x 2480(11.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4416 x 3312(14.6 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.40.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG w/ mono WAVE)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 133.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.694
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.18 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 502 - 50
Thread type-None
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face DetectionAiAF (Face Detect / 9-point / 1-point)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotPortrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.6m (W), 1.6-7.9 ft./50cm-2.4m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)Normal: 1.6-11.5 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)22.22
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.40.7
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.50.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.60.51
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.08
Startup time (s)1.71.2
Play -> record time (s)-3.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)87.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280230
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.Optical image stabilization.



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