Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100
95 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Sony S2100
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SD980 IS
S2100 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Sony S2100
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |