Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS Reviews (Digital Compact Cameras)

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Light, compact and takes excellent pictures!"

By 3pairsofshoes (cnet.com) Read the full review

The SD990IS is perfect for travel and day to day use. It's light, compact and the photos you take are always stunningly clear

No zooming capability in video mode

Apr, 2010 2010-04-24   5

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS (black)

By 3pairsofshoes (cnet.com) Read the full review

The SD990IS is perfect for travel and day to day use. It's light, compact and the photos you take are always stunningly clear

No zooming capability in video mode

Jan, 2010 2010-01-01   5

"Great carry around camara."

By gaterr (cnet.com) Read the full review

I bought this camara for my wife as a replace... 

Very good picture quality. Easy to use. Included software makes viewing, storing, and printing pictures a snap

A wider view lens would be a plus for scenery

Dec, 2009 2009-12-07   4

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Manufacturer's Description

PRODUCT FEATURES: Powerful curves house a 14.7 megapixels digital ELPH for the highest image quality 3.7x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer for blur-free shooting Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II for bright, accurate color with wide viewing angle and an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating New Digic 4 image processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction for greater flexibility Quick...

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Review summary for the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 917 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the image quality and portability are generally positive. There are some critical comments about the lens and features. Views about the value for money and memory are different.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-15 alaScore 85 4.3

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

By Danny Palmerlee (pcworld.com)

As a fan of Canon's Digital Elph cameras, I was a bit disappointed by the current flagship model of the series, the 14.7-megapixel PowerShot SD990 IS. That may be surprising, given that this camera dominates most other point-and-shoot cameras in terms...

Extensive manual controls ; Optical viewfinder in addition to LCD

Lacks a true wide-angle lens ; Expensive

The SD990 IS performs beautifully, but the construction feels chintzy for the price.

Jul, 2009 2009-07-27   3.5

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS (silver)

By Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Top Elph for the moment, the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS has the highest resolution in its family--15 megapixels--but otherwise its specs fail to impress given its price tag. That said, the SD990 delivers excellent photo quality, it offers plenty of...

Excellent picture quality; very good shooting options for its size

Disappointing lens specs; mixed performance; high-resolution sensor adds little benefit; no HD video

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS is a fine ultracompact camera, but its price-to-feature benefits are questionable.

Jan, 2009 2009-01-14   3.5

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Canon Powershot SD990 IS

By PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

In a market saturated with point-and-shoot models, manufacturers are adding every bell and whistle in the booktouch screens, waterproofing, high-def video recording, and moreto get their cameras to stand out from the overpacked crowd. The Canon...

Excellent image quality. Full manual operation. Speedy boot and recycle times. Very little shutter lag

Expensive. Somewhat bulky. Can't record high-def video. Just average noise scores

What Canon's SD990 IS lacks in glamorous features it makes up for in speed and brilliant images.

And with a sticker of $399.99 (list), simplicity doesn't come cheapin fact, the SD990 IS the most expensive model in Canon's point-and-shoot lineup.

Nov, 2008 2008-11-10   4

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Canon Powershot SD990 IS

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The SD990 IS compared to a standard CD disc

The Genuine Canon Face Detection technology has evolved even further, thanks to DIGIC 4. Improved features include the ability to recognize human faces at most angles. Another innovation is the Face Detection Self-Timer, which automatically takes a...

Oct, 2008 2008-10-25 No rating -0.1

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Canon IXUS 980 IS / SD990IS

By Gordon Laing (cameralabs.com)

Award: Recommended!

The IXUS 980 IS / SD990 IS inherits a great deal from its predecessor including the same lens, same optical viewfinder and the same sized screen, albeit with a newer panel; the control layout is also essentially the same. New to the IXUS 980 IS / SD990...

High resolution images.; Good screen with optional viewfinder.; Great battery life with viewfinder.; Manual control over exposure

Lacking true wide-angle coverage.; No optical zoom while filming.; No HD video or HDMI port

As we said at the top, Canon's Digital IXUS 980 IS / PowerShot SD990 IS is a good solid compact camera with some strong features which allow it to stand out in the crowd not to mention within Canon's own broad range. It may not be the newest model, but...

Add an optical viewfinder which greatly extends battery life and you've got a compelling camera.

Aug, 2009 2009-08-20   4.1

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By Danny Palmerlee (macworld.com)

The PowerShot SD990 IS produces great-looking images, but the build quality feels cheap.

I expect a camera priced at around $400 to feel solid. The PowerShot SD990 IS, which has a plastic body rather than the titanium casing of its predecessor (the PowerShot SD950 IS), feels a bit cheap. This, coupled with a handful of other shortcomings,...

Aug, 2009 2009-08-10   3.5

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Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS

By Nikhil Singh (tech2.in.com)

If you're under the impression that size matters, Canon's all set to change that notion with the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS. This ultra compact has left quite an impression on us, and here's why.

The Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS gave us nothing to complain about, and is undoubtedly amongst the best of its kind. With a sturdy frame, great design, a multitude of features, and such great performance, you can't really go wrong by investing in this...

Jan, 2009 2009-01-31   5

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Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS Review

By Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Award: Highly Recommended!

The Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS (also known as the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH in North America) is the first-ever Digital IXUS / ELPH camera to offer a true manual mode, instantly appealing to all those DSLR owners looking for a pocketable second...

In summary, the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS / PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH can be highly recommended to DSLR owners who are in the need of a second camera that they can take along even when their main 'workhorse' has to stay at home, and also to...

The Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS is available in silver, black and, in some markets, red as well, for a recommended price of £349.99 / $399.99 / €459.99. Zoltan Arva-Toth discovers if the range-topping Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS is the best-ever IXUS / ELPH

Dec, 2008 2008-12-15   4.5

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Review

By David Rasnake (digitalcamerareview.com)

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS, the latest flagship ultracompact in Canon's Digital ELPH line, was rolled out just before the holiday buying season got underway in an effort to tempt buyers with a camera that offers impressive specs but few frills.

Superior build quality, styling ; Quick Shot mode makes OVF shooting logical ; Decent all around performance ; Sensible feature set offers the stuff you need without the bloat

High-res sensor muddies up images ; Lens performance, specs only adequate ; LCD should be bigger for this price ; Too much money for too few bells and whistles

The secret to Canon's dominance in the world of small cameras is really no secret at all: the PowerShot line has long been perceived to offer both performance and image quality that are superior to anything else out there. And the SD990 exemplifies the...

Premium construction and a few crucial upgrades aside, it's a back-to-basics ultracompact that serves up straightforward performance that's easy to manage.

Dec, 2008 2008-12-31 No rating -0.1

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

By Jonathan Rougeot (computershopper.com)

Canon's PowerShot SD990 IS is a great camera for shutterbugs not afraid to spend a few extra dollars for good image quality.

Produces great images; well-designed; easy to use

A tad heavy; images get grainy at higher ISO settings

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Nov, 2008 2008-11-20   4.2

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2008 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com is 92 out of 100.

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Light, compact and takes excellent pictures!"

The SD990IS is perfect for travel and day to day use. It's light, compact and the photos you take are always stunningly clear No zooming capability in

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS (black)

The SD990IS is perfect for travel and day to day use. It's light, compact and the photos you take are always stunningly clear No zooming capability in

By far the clearest & most vivid pix of all SD series.

The manual settings are fun to experiment with - I've to still figure out how to use them. The auto settings are easiest to use. The ISO settings are

"Great carry around camara."

I bought this camara for my wife as a replace...  Very good picture quality. Easy to use. Included software makes viewing, storing, and printing pict

  40 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from dpreview.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from dpreview.com is 87 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

This cam take exelent pictures,Better then other small camera's I have,It is fast,and iff you use it for an point and shoot camera,you wil find yourse

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

I got this camera in exchange for the somewhat bulky SX120. The SD990 is compact and fits into my holster. The shell seems a little cheap and slippery

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

This camera replaced the 6MP IXUS P&S, with which we were quite satisfied, and is clearly a step up: the sensor has more pixels than necessary, but is

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

I have used this camera about a month. I have been satisfied for the speed and options. Manual focus is awesome. High noise when shooted inside wit

  16 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from dell.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from dell.com is 100 out of 100.

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Happy with this Camera

Just if Canon could offer a protectic film for the screen. I'am a photography fan and this is the easiest camera I ever had and Canon makes it easy t

PowerShot SD990 IS Silver 14.7 MP 3.7X Zoom Digital Camera - Dell Only - $399.99

The best Digital Camera I got for a gift

Best point and shoot I have ever purchased

The color and clarity produced by this little camera is outstanding. I bought a case I could clip on my belt so the camera is always there when I need

Great Camera!

Amazingly clear pictures in any situation! Lot's of settings that can be adjusted to get just the right pic every time Nothing major at all... camera

  8 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from jr.com. This user review was collected in 2009-09-24, with a rating of 60 out of 100.

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It seems to work

The optical view finder is not usable with this product. Since I find that the optical view finder is a big advantage when taking pictures outdoors, I

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Jan, 2009. The average user rating from newegg.com is 96 out of 100.

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Sweet Camera

I received the camera as a gift before leaving for a trip in the UK and didn't have much time to learn all the features, but I was told some of my pic

great camera! good features and solid pictures

Bottom line is great pictures and still fits in your pocket. Easy to use but comes with a price. The pictures aren't quite like the SLR pictures you s

Goes with me everywhere

I've owned CANON Camera's for 30 years now(AE1, A1, F1, XT, XTi) and this is one of the best. Small, light weight, 15 MEGA PIXELS, CANON 4GB Memory c

Amazing Camera

I really was looking hard at the Panasonic FX37/150, Panasonic LX3, and Canon SD880 to replace my bulky, but amazing A710IS (w/ CHDK ofc). I kind of w

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 366 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 91 out of 100.

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This camera only cost $399.00 brand new

I bought this camera new shortly after canon released it. I paid only $399.00 for it along with all the trimmings from Canon's website. This camera is

All U ever want in a point and shoot!!!

The SD 990 is an amazing piece of work. It does everything from the most simple to the complex techniques in photography. I bought it for my girlfri

this is a great camera right before you jump it to professional

I love this camera.. the picture quality is great especially if you have good outdoor lighting..

this is a great camera right before you jump it to professional

I love this camera.. the picture quality is great especially if you have good outdoor lighting..

  342 Users positive 24 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 88 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

Canon has released the ultra-compact PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH for 2008. Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabiliz

CANON POWERSHORT SD990 IS

FEATURES OVERVIEW The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS is Canon's highest resolution ultracompact to date, featuring a 14.7 megapixel sensor derived from the

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

I researched many digital cameras before I decided to purchase the Canon 990IS. I has a Sony 4mp for years and it was a great camera but I wanted to u

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS followed three criteria: full manual operation features, faster speed, higher image quality, pixel to increase from 12,10

  128 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from digitalcamera-hq.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from digitalcamera-hq.com is 98 out of 100.

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digital camera

this camera is pefect for every occasion

Very Good

Very good and with excellent features in this catogary- N.P.Viswanathan

Small.. and Powerful. Great camera!

I just picked up the SD990 IS and it's the perfect camera for me. I previously owned the SD870 and I wanted something similar if...

CANON SD990 AWESOME!!

THIS CAMERA IS AWESOME, IT HAS MANY FEATURES SUCH AS COLOR SWAP, UNDERWATER, AQARIUM, ETC. THE QUICKSHOT IS ABLE TO CAPTURE SHARP MOVEMENTS WITHOUT BL

  13 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from epinions.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2008 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from epinions.com is 90 out of 100.

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Highly recommend.

I wanted to buy the best ultra compact camera. I used to have a Nikon and Olympus and wasn't happy with either. I hated their flash which was too brig

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera --- A Wonderful New Elph

Review of the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera (Digital Elph in Black) After getting to play with the Nikon Coolpix S610 for a while I came to

I love this camera!

I wanted to buy the best ultra compact camera. I used to have a Nikon and Olympus and wasn't happy with either. Seems that most people I know have a C

The Best Cannon ultra compact on the market

I was shopping for the “BEST” of the current crop of small ultra compact cameras. The ultra compact cameras can't compete with the larger cameras but

  7 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of the Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS from overstock.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2009 to Jun, 2011. The average user rating from overstock.com is 96 out of 100.

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Costs less, works great

Bought this battery as a spare and/or backup for an ELPH 880. Holds a charge just as long as the Canon-branded battery that came with the camera -- ma

Happy

I'm glad I made this purchase. :) excellent price and works just fine.

Satisfied

Quick delivery, good product for a good price. I recommend it.

Charger Works Great

Wall charger works very well with the battery that came with the camera. I have not used the new battery or the car charger adapter.

  16 Users positive

Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS

Canon IXUS 980 IS / Powershot SD990 IS / IXY 3000 IS: product specifications

Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Canon NB-5L
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
 Yes
Type
Built-in flash
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type
Compact
Supported Flash Memory
MultiMediaCard / MultiMediaCardplus / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
Digital Storage Media
Type
 None
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
1.1in
Height
2.4in
Weight
5.6oz
Width
3.8in
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric)
6.4cm
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Aquarium / Beach / Color accent / Color swap / Digital macro / Fireworks / Foliage / High sensitivity / Indoor / Kids & pets / Night snapshot / Portrait mode / Snow / Stitch assist / Sunset / Underwater
Flash Memory
Form Factor
SD Memory Card
Storage Capacity
32MB
Header
Manufacturer
Canon
Model
SD990 IS Digital ELPH/SD990 IS Digital ELPH Coach Edition Gift Set
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Canon PowerShot
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/2.8-5.8
Max Focal Length
28.5mm
Min Focal Length
7.7mm
Optical Zoom
3.7
Type
Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Color
Black/Silver
Optical Sensor
Optical Sensor Size
1/1.7"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
14.9 mm ( 1/1.7 ) / 14.9 mm ( 1/1.7" )
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Sensor Resolution
14.7Megapixel
Optical System
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
 Yes
Image Stabilizer
Optical
Optical Viewfinder
Type
Real-image zoom
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Video Input
Digital Video Format
H.264
Digital Zoom
4
Face Detection
 Yes
ISO (Max)
3200
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 (2Mpix) / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Special Effects
Black & White / Custom Effect / Darker Skin Tone / Lighter Skin Tone / Neutral / Positive Film / Sepia / Vivid / Vivid Blue / Vivid Green / Vivid Red
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Digital camera
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical

Manufacturer's Description


PRODUCT FEATURES: Powerful curves house a 14.7 megapixels digital ELPH for the highest image quality 3.7x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer for blur-free shooting Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II for bright, accurate color with wide viewing angle and an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating New Digic 4 image processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction for greater flexibility Quick mode makes lag time shortest to not miss any scene Print/share button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID photo print and movie print with select PIXMA photo printers and SELPHY compact photo printers

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