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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 4 years before the VH-410 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Olympus VH-410

 SD980 IS VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SD980 IS

 VH-410 SD980 IS 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Olympus VH-410

 SD980 IS VH-410 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS vs the VH-410.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and VH-410.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
38
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISOlympus VH-410
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Olympus VH-410
Other name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $186