Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 21 months before the P300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD980 IS scores versus the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS features external dimensions 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 Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS versus the P300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and P300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind in sensor technology.