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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS grades vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SD980 IS SP-820UZ 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SD980 IS

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SD980 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SD980 IS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS and the SP-820UZ.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
21
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
58
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
38
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic socket
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-19 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $299