Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon S9900

The following is a extended review of the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the S9900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS grades vs the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS offers outside dimensions 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 S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS and the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and S9900.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.