Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701
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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Released April 2014
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD980 IS versus Leica T Type 701, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and T Type 701 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD980 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the T Type 701 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD980 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS grades vs the T Type 701 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Leica T Typ 701. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Leica T Type 701 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Leica T Type 701
SD980 IS | T Type 701 |
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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Canon SD980 IS
T Type 701 | SD980 IS | |||
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Released | April 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 56 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1300k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1070k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Leica T Type 701
SD980 IS | T Type 701 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica T Type 701 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Leica T Type 701 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS against the T Type 701.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and T Type 701 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and T Type 701.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD980 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica T Type 701 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Leica T Typ 701 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Leica T Typ 701 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2014-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4944 x 3278 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12500 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 4 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,300 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 384g (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1082 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | - | $1,603 |