Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.