Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S100
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Below is a extended review of the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD980 IS was announced 24 months prior to the S100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD980 IS scores against the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S100
| SD980 IS | S100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SD980 IS
| S100 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 820k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S100
| SD980 IS | S100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS has physical 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 S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS and the S100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and S100.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 820k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Organic LED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 150 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | - | $240 |