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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively close but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD980 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the EX-100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD980 IS grades vs the EX-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SD980 IS EX-100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-100 SD980 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-100

 SD980 IS EX-100 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS features outer 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) and the Casio EX-100 has dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the EX-100.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and EX-100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and EX-100.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD980 IS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-100 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-100
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Casio Exilim EX-100
Alternative name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-19 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface 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
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 389 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost - $572