Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280
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96 Imaging
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
- Launched August 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SD980 IS was introduced at a similar time to the EX-Z280 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD980 IS grades vs the EX-Z280 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-Z280
SD980 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD980 IS
EX-Z280 | SD980 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-Z280
SD980 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS and the EX-Z280.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and EX-Z280 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and EX-Z280.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $180 |