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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the FE-5020 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS scores against the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 SD980 IS FE-5020 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SD980 IS

          

          

            
 FE-5020 SD980 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 SD980 IS FE-5020 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the FE-5020.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and FE-5020.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.

            Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
20
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
20
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
59
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (137g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
24
 weather proof
 max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
58
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 lighter than competition (137g)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
30
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition (137g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus FE-5020
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing - $160