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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SD980 IS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 17 months after the SD980 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3300 IS scores vs the SD980 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon SD980 IS

 A3300 IS SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon A3300 IS

 SD980 IS A3300 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SD980 IS

 A3300 IS SD980 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SD980 IS.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SD980 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SD980 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography features
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCanon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Also referred to as - Digital IXUS 200 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 -