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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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 Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 5 months prior to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD980 IS matches up against the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SD980 IS SP-800 UZ 
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon SD980 IS

 SP-800 UZ SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SD980 IS SP-800 UZ 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS offers 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 SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS and the SP-800 UZ.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
38
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
24
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus SP-800 UZ
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 12s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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