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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD980 IS grades vs the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SD980 IS TG-630 iHS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SD980 IS

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SD980 IS TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
27
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
58
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
38
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
39
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery power (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
33
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Alternate name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $200