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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD980 IS and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 4 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Sony S2100

 SD980 IS S2100 
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SD980 IS

 S2100 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Sony S2100

 SD980 IS S2100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS vs the S2100.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and S2100.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2100
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Alternate name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $0