Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Review
The new Canon PowerShot SD990 IS happens to be the most advanced, technologically and visually, digital camera in the Canon ELPH lineup. Beating out 9 other cameras in the ELPH line, this new canon digital camera deserves the honor of top spot.
14.7 megapixels in a compact digital camera exceeds most other digital cameras. That’s what is unique about the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS, is it goes above and beyond your expectations. This many megapixels will allow you to get stunningly large and detailed prints for a simple 5×7 or an extravagant poster sized picture.
Canon has incorporated a 3.7x optical/4x digital zoom lens into the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS for excellent zooming capabilities. Never miss the shot on account that you weren’t close enough.
With the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS, you also get a plethora of shooting modes, 22 to be exact including 16 scene modes. With this camera, you can also adjust the coloring in your photographs with the 11 color modes to be found. Other mentionable technologies that give the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS its superior reputable name is face detection, image stabilization, high ISO settings if needed and a long-lasting, lithium-ion battery.
When you are looking for a camera, don’t just get one that “suits your needs”. Get one a little bit better so that if you have the sudden spark to be an inspiring photographer, you have the means to back up your visionary ideas and pictures.
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Details
- Megapixels: 14.7
- Zoom: 3.7x Optical/4x Digital Zoom Lens
- Screen Size: 2.5-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II)
- Shooting Modes: Auto, Manual, Quick, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Kids & Pets, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Digital Macro, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist), Program and Movie
- Color Modes: Neutral, Vivid, Vivid Red, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Sepia, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Black & White, Custom
- Face Detection: Yes
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Playback Modes: Still Image: Single, Overexposure Warning, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x),Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Jump, Slide Show, Transition Effects, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, Trimming and i-Contrast
- Unique Features: The most advanced camera in the ELPH lineup.
- Max ISO: 3200
- Self-Timer Settings: 2/10 sec or custom time.
- Battery: Lithium-ion Battery NB-5L
- Battery Life: 280 shots approx.




