Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3
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![Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SH-3 front Olympus Stylus SH-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3/Olympus-SH-3-front.jpg)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released February 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SD980 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD980 IS scores against the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus SH-3
SD980 IS | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SD980 IS
SH-3 | SD980 IS | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 78 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SH-3
SD980 IS | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS has 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) and the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS against the SH-3.
![Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and SH-3.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2016-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 11.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 Overall 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 life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | - | $579 |