Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SD980 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SD980 IS
S200 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon S200
SD980 IS | S200 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SD980 IS
S200 | SD980 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
See the Canon S200 versus Canon SD980 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | |
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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 | - |