Canon S110 vs Canon SD980 IS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon S110 vs Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and SD980 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was brought out 3 years later than the SD980 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S110 matches up versus the SD980 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Canon SD980 IS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon S110 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S110 and the SD980 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and SD980 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S110 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger S110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.