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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-FC100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SD980 IS EX-FC100 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3"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 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 SD980 IS EX-FC100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
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