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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD980 IS was released 4 years earlier than the P330 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the P330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon P330

 SD980 IS P330 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon SD980 IS

 P330 SD980 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P330

 SD980 IS P330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS offers outer 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 Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS against the P330.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and P330.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD980 IS comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon P330 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Nikon P330 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon P330 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix P330
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $500