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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 3 years prior to the EX-ZR15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS scores vs the EX-ZR15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 SD980 IS EX-ZR15 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SD980 IS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 SD980 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 SD980 IS EX-ZR15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS offers external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS against the EX-ZR15.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and EX-ZR15 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and EX-ZR15.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
20
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
40
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
58
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
 better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
38
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
30
 rather wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 325 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $249