Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SD980 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the SX260 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD980 IS matches up against the SX260 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SX260 HS
SD980 IS | SX260 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SD980 IS
SX260 HS | SD980 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX260 HS
SD980 IS | SX260 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon SX260 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the SX260 HS.
![Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and SX260 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and SX260 HS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2012-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 231g (0.51 lb) |
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 All around 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 life | - | 230 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | - | $349 |