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