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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 14 months earlier than the G700SE making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS grades against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SD980 IS G700SE 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SD980 IS

 G700SE SD980 IS 
RevealedOctober 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SD980 IS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS against the G700SE.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and G700SE.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
30
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Ricoh G700SE
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 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 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 ID NB-6L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $0