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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured about the same time to the S570 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD980 IS matches up against the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S570

 SD980 IS S570 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SD980 IS

 S570 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S570

 SD980 IS S570 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the S570.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and S570.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Nikon S570 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S570 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $180