Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS
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Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced December 2011
- Previous Model is Canon S95
- Newer Model is Canon S110
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is fairly close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SD980 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe S100 was unveiled 2 years later than the SD980 IS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S100 grades against the SD980 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Canon SD980 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon SD980 IS
S100 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon S100
SD980 IS | S100 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon SD980 IS
S100 | SD980 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has sizing of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the SD980 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SD980 IS.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The S100 features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more recent S100 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S100 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
Also Known as | - | Digital IXUS 200 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-12-22 | 2009-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $429 | - |