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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 5 months before the 8010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus 8010

 SD980 IS 8010 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD980 IS

 8010 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 8010

 SD980 IS 8010 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS against the 8010.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and 8010.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 8010 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography features
Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
weather proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging features
Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (245g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $600