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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SD980 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-10 SD980 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-10

 SD980 IS EX-10 
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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery (455 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery (455 shots)
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (384g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (384g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
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