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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 4 months prior to the 7030 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD980 IS matches up against the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SD980 IS 7030 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SD980 IS

 7030 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 7030

 SD980 IS 7030 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS comes with exterior 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) whilst the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS and the 7030.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and 7030.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Olympus 7030 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $179