Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus FE-45
SD980 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus FE-45
SD980 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |