Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS 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
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX500 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SD980 IS was introduced 4 years before the SX500 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD980 IS scores versus the SX500 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SX500 IS
SD980 IS | SX500 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SD980 IS
SX500 IS | SD980 IS | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX500 IS
SD980 IS | SX500 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS has exterior measurements 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 SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX500 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the SX500 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and SX500 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and SX500 IS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 341 gr (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
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 life | - | 195 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $299 |