Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD980 IS and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.