Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax S1
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax S1 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
- Introduced August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD980 IS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SD980 IS grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Pentax S1
| SD980 IS | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SD980 IS
| S1 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Pentax S1
| SD980 IS | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD980 IS against the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax S1 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | - | $174 |