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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S810c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the S810c and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SD980 IS S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SD980 IS

 S810c SD980 IS 
LaunchedApril 2014August 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S810c

 SD980 IS S810c 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS offers external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S810c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the S810c.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and S810c.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S810c to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Nikon S810c
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
31
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Alternative name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-19 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $350