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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 8 months after the 7000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus 7000

 SD980 IS 7000 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon SD980 IS

 7000 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 7000

 SD980 IS 7000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the 7000.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and 7000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SD980 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Olympus 7000 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
30
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 172 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch - $280