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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 2 months later than the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD980 IS matches up against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus 6000

 SD980 IS 6000 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SD980 IS

 6000 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 6000

 SD980 IS 6000 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS and the 6000.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and 6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD980 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Olympus 6000
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging features
Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $259