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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very well matched but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD980 IS was launched 5 years prior to the P7800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD980 IS scores against the P7800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon P7800

 SD980 IS P7800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon SD980 IS

 P7800 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 51 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P7800

 SD980 IS P7800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS offers 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) whilst the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS and the P7800.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and P7800.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SD980 IS includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (399g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging features
Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than average in class (399g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix P7800
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $550