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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS scores against the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SD980 IS EX-ZR800 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SD980 IS

 EX-ZR800 SD980 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SD980 IS EX-ZR800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS offers outside dimensions 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-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and EX-ZR800.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
30
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $429