Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010
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92 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus 8010
SD980 IS | 8010 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD980 IS
8010 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus 8010
SD980 IS | 8010 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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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 |