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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon S6200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S6200

 SD980 IS S6200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon SD980 IS

 S6200 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S6200

 SD980 IS S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
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