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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon S6000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SD980 IS S6000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD980 IS

 S6000 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S6000

 SD980 IS S6000 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Nikon S6000 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
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