Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S9100

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 23 months before the S9100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS grades versus the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the S9100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and S9100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.