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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 12 months after the S980 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony S980

 SD1300 IS S980 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 S980 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony S980

 SD1300 IS S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS features external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS against the S980.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and S980.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SD1300 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony S980 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Sony S980
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Sony S980 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Sony S980 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Sony S980 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony S980
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $300