At a glance
| Specification | S90 | A1000 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Megapixels | 10 MP effective | 10.0 MP effective |
| Sensor | 1/1.7-inch type CCD | 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor, approx. 10.3 MP total |
| Lens | 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W); 28 (W) - 105 (T) mm f/2.0 | 6.2-24.8 mm 4x zoom; 35-140mm; f/2.7-f/5.6 |
| Memory card | SDHC / SD / MMC | SD / SDHC / MultiMediaCard / MMCplus / HC MMCplus |
| Maximum card | Up to 32GB (SDHC) | Up to 32GB (SDHC) |
| Battery | NB-6L | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) |
| Dimensions | 100.0 × 58.4 × 30.9 mm | 95.4 × 62.4 × 31.0 mm excluding protrusions |
| Weight | Approx. 175 g | Approx. 155 g (body only, without battery and card) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Canon PowerShot S90 if you want the 28mm-wide, f/2.0 lens and a rechargeable NB-6L in a smaller enthusiast body.
Choose Canon PowerShot A1000 IS if two AA batteries and a 35–140mm-equivalent 4x zoom are more useful than the S90's faster lens.
Both are 10 MP-class cameras, but the S90 prioritizes a faster wide end while the A1000 IS prioritizes AA convenience and longer reach.
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