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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon A1300 and Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SD980 IS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 2 years later than the SD980 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1300 scores versus the SD980 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SD980 IS

 A1300 SD980 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon A1300

 SD980 IS A1300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SD980 IS

 A1300 SD980 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1300 and Canon SD980 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1300 vs the SD980 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SD980 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A1300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography highlights
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
33
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography details
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Alternative name - Digital IXUS 200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 -