Canon G11 vs Canon SD980 IS
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Canon G11 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Renewed by Canon G12
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- 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
- Launched August 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G11 versus Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SD980 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G11 was revealed 4 months after the SD980 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G11 grades versus the SD980 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Canon SD980 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon SD980 IS
| G11 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon G11
| SD980 IS | G11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon SD980 IS
| G11 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
Canon G11 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G11 versus the SD980 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SD980 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and SD980 IS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD980 IS will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.
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Canon G11 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
| Also referred to as | - | Digital IXUS 200 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-12-16 | 2009-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-7L | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $600 | - |