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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 8 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS scores vs the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 SD980 IS FE-45 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SD980 IS

 FE-45 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus FE-45

 SD980 IS FE-45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS offers external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD980 IS vs the FE-45.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and FE-45.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD980 IS to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD980 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus FE-45
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $130