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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the S4300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD980 IS scores against the S4300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SD980 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SD980 IS

 S4300 SD980 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S4300

 SD980 IS S4300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has exterior 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 S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS versus the S4300.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and S4300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Alternate name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 139g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
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
Launch cost - $119