Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon 170 Specifications

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
14.7 megapixels
36.00mm - 133.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
8.3 megapixels
15.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
Nikon KeyMission 170

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	SD990 IS	170
Alternate Model Number(s):	IXUS 980 IS
Camera Format:	Compact	Action Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$399.99	$399.95
Street Price:		$179.00
Date Available:	2008-10-15	2016-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	5.6 oz (160 g)	4.7 oz (135 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. (97 x 62 x 28 mm)	2.6 x 1.8 x 1.7 in. (66 x 47 x 43 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	98.00 feet (30 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	14.7	8.3
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.72 microns	1.61 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4416 x 3312 (14.6 MP, 4:3), 4416 x 2480 (11.0 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.4	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (240p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Single fixed focus, fixed aperture lens produces 170 degree angle of view
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	36 - 133mm	15mm
Focal Length (actual):	7.7 - 28.5mm	2.4mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.69x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)	f/2.8 (fixed)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect with Face Detection	n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Real image optical zoom
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	1.5
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	345,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		1600
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode	Auto, 100-1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom	TBA
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 15 sec	1/16000 - 1/2 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE	Matrix, center-weighted
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	No
Shutter Priority:	No	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist	TBA
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.6m (W), 1.6-7.9 ft./50cm-2.4m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/500
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo)
Included Memory:	No memory included	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or included remote control
Connections (extended):		Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.00
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.50 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.60 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.085 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	8.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	280 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:		60 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-5L	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable	1x Proprietary EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Canon software suite	None; Free downloads: Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app for iOS and Android devices, KeyMission 360/170 Utility program for PC and Mac
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.	Captures 170 degree stills and video up to 4K UHD, electronic Vibration Reduction (4K not supported), Waterproof down to 10m/33ft for 60 mins, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C/14F), SnapBridge 360/170 compatible, integrated Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth. The KeyMission 170 comes with a remote control accessory, useful for stopping and starting recording or creating tags while. Optional Waterproof Housing available to extend underwater performance to 40m/131 ft.