Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 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
- Released August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was revealed 8 months later than the EX-FC100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD980 IS grades vs the EX-FC100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
SD980 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SD980 IS
EX-FC100 | SD980 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-FC100
SD980 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-FC100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the EX-FC100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and EX-FC100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and EX-FC100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SD980 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SD980 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-6L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | - | $300 |