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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS grades versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SD980 IS TG-6 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SD980 IS

          

          

            
 TG-6 SD980 IS 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2009More modern by 118 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SD980 IS TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS features 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) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD980 IS versus Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the TG-6.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and TG-6.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

            Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
20
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
39
 manual focus
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
46
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
58
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (253g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
57
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
30
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
 heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-19 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $449