Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2014
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SD980 IS was released 5 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD980 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung NX mini
SD980 IS | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon SD980 IS
NX mini | SD980 IS | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung NX mini
SD980 IS | NX mini | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS provides physical 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 Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS vs the NX mini.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and NX mini.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD980 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung NX mini |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20.5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 196g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 650 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $530 |