Canon M6 vs Canon SD980 IS

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M6 versus Canon SD980 IS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and SD980 IS (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and SD980 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The M6 was brought out 7 years after the SD980 IS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SD980 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M6 grades versus the SD980 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Canon SD980 IS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M6 has external dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has sizing of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 versus Canon SD980 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 compared to the SD980 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and SD980 IS is 84 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and SD980 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M6 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will deliver more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger M6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.