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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty close but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD980 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the P7700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD980 IS grades vs the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon P7700

 SD980 IS P7700 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SD980 IS

 P7700 SD980 IS 
RevealedMay 2013August 2009Newer by 45 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P7700

 SD980 IS P7700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS and the P7700.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and P7700 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and P7700.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SD980 IS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (330 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
75
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $499