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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was revealed 2 months before the EX-FC150 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS scores vs the EX-FC150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SD980 IS EX-FC150 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-FC150 SD980 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SD980 IS EX-FC150 
IntroducedAugust 2009November 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outside 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-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS and the EX-FC150.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and EX-FC150 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and EX-FC150.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD980 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 173 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-6L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price - $350