Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S9300

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the S9300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS offers outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS and the S9300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and S9300.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.