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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 4 years after the SD980 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the N Facebook ready grades against the SD980 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SD980 IS

 N Facebook ready SD980 IS 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SD980 IS N Facebook ready 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SD980 IS

 N Facebook ready SD980 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SD980 IS has proportions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the N Facebook ready against the SD980 IS.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SD980 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger N Facebook ready will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography advice
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography info
Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N Facebook ready
Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyCanon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Also called - Digital IXUS 200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 -