Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Below, we are evaluating the Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD980 IS was unveiled 24 months before the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD980 IS scores vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| SD980 IS | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon SD980 IS
| WG-1 GPS | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| SD980 IS | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS features outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS and the WG-1 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and WG-1 GPS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 260 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | - | $350 |
