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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD980 IS was introduced 3 years before the W610 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD980 IS scores versus the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Sony W610

 SD980 IS W610 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SD980 IS

 W610 SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Sony W610

 SD980 IS W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got 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 Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS against the W610.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W610 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W610
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2012-01-10
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $200