Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SD980 IS was manufactured 5 months before the S6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD980 IS scores against the S6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S6000
SD980 IS | S6000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD980 IS
S6000 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S6000
SD980 IS | S6000 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS versus the S6000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and S6000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | - | $300 |