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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 5 years before the SX700 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD980 IS grades versus the SX700 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SD980 IS SX700 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SD980 IS

 SX700 HS SD980 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX700 HS

 SD980 IS SX700 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the SX700 HS.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and SX700 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and SX700 HS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $349