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Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon D10 and Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed at a similar time to the SD980 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D10 scores vs the SD980 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SD980 IS

 D10 SD980 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon D10

 SD980 IS D10 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SD980 IS

 D10 SD980 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SD980 IS has specifications 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 D10 and Canon SD980 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D10 against the SD980 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SD980 IS is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SD980 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
32
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Also called - Digital IXUS 200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 -