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Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A800 and Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 17 months after the SD980 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A800 grades versus the SD980 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SD980 IS

 A800 SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon A800

 SD980 IS A800 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SD980 IS

 A800 SD980 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SD980 IS has specifications of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon A800 and Canon SD980 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A800 against the SD980 IS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and SD980 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD980 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography details
Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography features
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
29
features tracking focus
good battery power (300 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
55
good battery power (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography features
27
good battery power (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging factors
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A800 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Also called - Digital IXUS 200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 -