Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7100

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The SD980 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the P7100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD980 IS scores versus the P7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the P7100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and P7100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD980 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SD980 IS will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.