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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Canon SX400 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the SX400 IS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD980 IS scores vs the SX400 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SD980 IS SX400 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SD980 IS

 SX400 IS SD980 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2009Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX400 IS

 SD980 IS SX400 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Canon SX400 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS against the SX400 IS.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and SX400 IS is 95 and 81 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and SX400 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCanon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 313g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
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 - 190 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $229