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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD980 IS was unveiled 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD980 IS grades versus the EX-ZR1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SD980 IS EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-ZR1000 SD980 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SD980 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS provides external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS against the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Other name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-19 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $572