Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 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
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD980 IS was launched 16 months prior to the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD980 IS scores vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Olympus TG-310. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus TG-310
SD980 IS | TG-310 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SD980 IS
TG-310 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-310
SD980 IS | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the TG-310.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and TG-310.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus TG-310 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 150 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $0 |