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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-Z280
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SD980 IS EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-Z280 SD980 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SD980 IS EX-Z280 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
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