Canon G12 vs Canon SD980 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs
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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
- Revealed August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon G12 vs Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and SD980 IS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe G12 was brought out 18 months later than the SD980 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G12 matches up against the SD980 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Canon SD980 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SD980 IS
| G12 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon G12
| SD980 IS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SD980 IS
| G12 | SD980 IS |
|---|
Canon G12 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon SD980 IS has proportions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G12 versus the SD980 IS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SD980 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and SD980 IS.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD980 IS will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G12 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
| Also called as | - | Digital IXUS 200 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2009-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 401 gr (0.88 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 All around rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | 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/HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $600 | - |
