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Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 versus Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively close but the S200 (1/1.7") and SD980 IS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was released 4 years after the SD980 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200 matches up versus the SD980 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SD980 IS

 S200 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon S200

 SD980 IS S200 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SD980 IS

 S200 SD980 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SD980 IS has sizing of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 vs the SD980 IS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and SD980 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SD980 IS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
34
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography highlights
Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography features
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography features
64
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Also Known as - Digital IXUS 200 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-21 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $293 -