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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus SH-1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus SH-1

 SD980 IS SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 SH-1 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SH-1

 SD980 IS SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SH-1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Stylus SH-1
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