Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as ES55
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Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD980 IS was launched 8 months later than the SL102 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung SL102
| SD980 IS | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SD980 IS
| SL102 | SD980 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung SL102
| SD980 IS | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS features physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS versus the SL102.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and SL102.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD980 IS to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SD980 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung SL102 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung SL102 |
| Other name | Digital IXUS 200 IS | ES55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | - | $130 |