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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD980 IS versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was released 5 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD980 IS scores against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SD980 IS WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SD980 IS

 WG-20 SD980 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 SD980 IS WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS versus Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the WG-20.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and WG-20.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Ricoh WG-20
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-19 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $370