Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
- Released August 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced May 2011
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD980 IS and Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SD980 IS was released 21 months before the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD980 IS scores versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30
SD980 IS | V-Lux 30 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SD980 IS
V-Lux 30 | SD980 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
SD980 IS | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon SD980 IS and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS and the V-Lux 30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and V-Lux 30.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | - | $900 |