Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

Canon is known for photography. It’s no surprise then that they are one of the first to offer a compact, high resolution camera with manual controls.

The PowerShot SD990 IS available in either black or silver. The SD990 IS breaks away from conventional compact camera design and has rounded corners. The controls are laid out in typical fashion with the power button on top and all the main controls on the back by the screen.

Standout Features

• 14.7 Megapixel Image Sensor
• 3.7x Optical Zoom
• 2.5 Inch LCD Screen

Features

With its 14.7 megapixel image sensor, the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS gives you images that are extremely high resolution. Having a higher resolution is ideal for people who wish to crop their images. The resulting image still maintains relatively high resolution and can still be printed. The higher resolution also works well for people who wish to have larger prints from their files. This will allow large images to be printed without sacrificing the quality of the image.

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS’s 3.7x optical zoom will allow the user to get closer to the action even when that isn’t physically possible. 3.7x optical zoom is perfect for indoor use or medium outdoor zooming requirements.

Photos are easier to take and review thanks to the 2.5 inch LCD screen. The 2.5 inch screen makes it easier to frame shots with its accurate color reproduction, resolution, and contrast. It is even easy to view the screen from an angle. The screen comes with an anti-scratch coating so you don’t have to worry about scratches. The screen is also easy to see in any light. It even has a night mode so that it isn’t too bright when viewing photos at night.

Canon equipped the SD990 IS with its latest DIGIC 4 image processor. This new processor improves face detection and also adds servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast. The DIGIC 4 chip also helps to reduce noise that can ruin an otherwise perfect image.

Summary of Reviews

Experts felt the Canon SD990 IS had excellent image quality. Given its size the SD990 IS had very good shooting options, giving the user greater control over their shots. The new design of the SD990 IS was comfortable and made sliding it in and out of pockets a little easier. The experts were a little disappointed that it can’t shoot HD video with its high resolution sensor. The camera was a little pricey compared to other cameras in its class but offered better image quality.

Users were impressed with the camera’s image quality. Shots that were enlarged still revealed a surprising amount of detail. Colors were vivid and vibrant. The camera even has some manual controls that aren’t typically found in a compact camera. Some users complained of noise at higher ISOs, although it should be noted that all digital cameras will produce noise at high ISOs.

Summary

Canon’s SD990 IS is an ultra high resolution camera that is big on image quality. The SD990 IS offers manual settings allowing for greater flexibility. While this camera doesn’t have an abundance of features it will appeal to those looking for top notch photo quality.