Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 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
- Announced August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Released November 2013
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD980 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the EX-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD980 IS grades against the EX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-10
SD980 IS | EX-10 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SD980 IS
EX-10 | SD980 IS | |||
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Released | November 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-10
SD980 IS | EX-10 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS comes with external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS against the EX-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and EX-10 is 95 and 83 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and EX-10.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SD980 IS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2013-11-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 250s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 10.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | - | 455 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-130A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $456 |