Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
- Released August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SD980 IS was announced 3 years before the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD980 IS grades versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
SD980 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SD980 IS
TG-820 iHS | SD980 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
SD980 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got outside 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) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS against the TG-820 iHS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Also called | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,030 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Pricing at launch | - | $500 |