Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 18 months before the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD980 IS matches up against the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys physical measurements 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 SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind in sensor tech.