Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S980

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced within a month of the S980 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1100 IS scores against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS and the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and S980.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.