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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 13 months prior to the EX-H20G which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD980 IS scores versus the EX-H20G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SD980 IS EX-H20G 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-H20G SD980 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SD980 IS EX-H20G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD980 IS versus Casio EX-H20G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and EX-H20G is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (216g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $300