Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD980 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SH-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD980 IS grades versus the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus SH-1
SD980 IS | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SD980 IS
SH-1 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 56 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SH-1
SD980 IS | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the SH-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and SH-1.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 380 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | - | $349 |