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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the SD980 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the SD980 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SD980 IS

 SD960 IS SD980 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SD980 IS SD960 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD980 IS

 SD960 IS SD980 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SD980 IS has proportions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SD980 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SD980 IS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and SD980 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SD980 IS.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD980 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SD980 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS Digital IXUS 200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-4L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Card slots One One