At A Glance
The SD990 IS performs beautifully, but the construction feels chintzy for the price.
Manufacturer’s Description
When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. Style without compromise is the perfect complement to the ELPH model's most advanced feature lineup - engineering leadership that opens your eyes and imagination to the real potential and boundless pleasures of photography.
The Specs
| Display |
| Display size |
2.5 inches |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Battery |
| Battery Type |
Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections |
| Available Interfaces |
- No
- USB
- Video - Out (Unspecified)
|
| Power |
| Battery Type |
Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions |
| Width |
3.8 inches |
| Depth |
1.1 inches |
| Height |
2.5 inches |
| Weight |
0.4 pounds |
| Lens Features |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) |
36.0 mm |
| Focus features |
No |
| Storage Media |
| SD card |
SD Memory Card |
| Supported Image Formats |
| JPG |
Yes |
Performance
| Performance (New) |
| Exposure |
Very Good |
| Color |
Superior |
| Sharpness |
Superior |
| Distortion |
Superior |
| Performance |
| Image Quality, Exposure |
61.8 |
| Battery Life (minutes) |
160.5 |
| Number of Shots |
292 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash |
52.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness |
62.1 |
| Battery Life Score |
Good |
| Image Quality, Color |
70.1 |
| Image Quality, Overall |
62 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal |
65.6 |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Image Quality, Distortion |
74.8 |
| Image Quality Score |
Superior |