Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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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)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Released August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
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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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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SD980 IS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SD980 IS
SP-820UZ | SD980 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
SD980 IS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-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 SP-820UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |