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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 3 years before the SX240 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS grades vs the SX240 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SD980 IS SX240 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SD980 IS

 SX240 HS SD980 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX240 HS

 SD980 IS SX240 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS provides external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS against the SX240 HS.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and SX240 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and SX240 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (224 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $0