Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the XZ-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD980 IS scores against the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS versus the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and XZ-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.