Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD980 IS

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 12 months later than the SD980 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the SD980 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SD980 IS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD980 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the SD980 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SD980 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and SD980 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SD980 IS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.