Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was launched 24 months before the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD980 IS scores vs the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S6200
SD980 IS | S6200 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SD980 IS
S6200 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S6200
SD980 IS | S6200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S6200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS and the S6200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and S6200.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $229 |