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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 262
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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD980 IS versus Leica M Typ 262, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and M Typ 262 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The SD980 IS was launched 7 years prior to the M Typ 262 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD980 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the M Typ 262 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Leica M Typ 262

 SD980 IS M Typ 262 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Canon SD980 IS

 M Typ 262 SD980 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2015August 2009Fresher by 76 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Leica M Typ 262

 SD980 IS M Typ 262 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 262 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Leica M Typ 262 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the M Typ 262.

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and M Typ 262 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and M Typ 262.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD980 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 262 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
22
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Leica M Typ 262
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISLeica M Typ 262
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Leica M Typ 262
Alternate name Digital IXUS 200 IS Typ 262
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-19 2015-11-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Maestro
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 600 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 model NB-6L BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $5,069