Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S640
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S640 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
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2009
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD980 IS was released at a similar time to the S640 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD980 IS grades against the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S640
| SD980 IS | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SD980 IS
| S640 | SD980 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S640
| SD980 IS | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS and the S640.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and S640.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| 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 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 grams (0.33 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | - | $225 |