Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS
Competitors
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August, 2009

As well as being compared against other compacts, the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is also often compared to travel zooms, ultra compacts and super zooms. The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the Powershot S100) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix S3100 and the Coolpix S6100)

Competitor classes

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SD980 IS compared to other compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has a touch screen and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the 300 HS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • No touch screen
  • Larger: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Super compact 100x53x23 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 198 g vs 150 g

common strengths of the S100 and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
8 months newer
$294

Significant advantages of the SD4000 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the SD4000 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SD4000 IS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the SD4000 IS vs the SD980 IS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$103 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the 100 HS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
6 months older

Significant advantages of the SD960 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD960 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the SD960 IS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the SD960 IS vs the SD980 IS

Fujifilm FinePix XP10

Fujifilm FinePix XP10
5 months newer
$164

Significant advantages of the XP10 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Waterproof

Significant disadvantages of the XP10 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 24 mm
  • Much narrower aperture: f/4.0 vs f/2.8
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the XP10 and SD980 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix XP10 vs the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SD980 IS compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), has a touch screen, is thinner (0.9" vs 1.8") and is slightly lighter (150 g vs 245 g).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
1 year newer
$239 - $324

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SX230 HS and SD980 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the SX230 HS vs the SD980 IS

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
2 years newer
$195 - $196

Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen
  • Slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the 310 HS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the ELPH 310 HS vs the PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
2 years newer
$138 - $179

Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SX150 IS and SD980 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the SX150 IS vs the SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
1 year older

Significant advantages of the SX110 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX110 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen
  • Significantly lower true resolution: 9 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the SX110 IS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the SX110 IS vs the SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
5 months newer
$294

Significant advantages of the SX210 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SX210 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SX210 IS and SD980 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the SX210 IS vs the SD980 IS

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
1 year newer
$319

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Has a GPS
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • No touch screen
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and SD980 IS

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SD980 IS compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a touch screen, slightly closer macro focusing (3 cm vs 10 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/3000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is slightly larger (super compact 100x53x23 mm vs ultra compact 92x52x13 mm), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (0.8 fps vs 10 fps).

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$132

Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 3 cm

common strengths of the S3100 and SD980 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
2 years newer
$178 - $198

Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Takes 3D photos

Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the WX50 and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
2 years newer
$228

Significant advantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the DSC-WX70 and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
6 months older

Significant advantages of the SD780 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SD780 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much worse wide angle: 33 mm vs 24 mm
  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SD780 IS and SD980 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the SD780 IS vs the SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
5 months newer
$225

Significant advantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SD1400 IS and SD980 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the SD1400 IS vs the SD980 IS

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SD980 IS compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 36 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.0"), is much smaller (super compact 100x53x23 mm vs professional size 116x84x103 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 5.9 MP) and has a touch screen.

However, on average it has way more less zoom (5x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
3 years older

Significant advantages of the S3 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the S3 IS (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 24 mm
  • Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0"
  • Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the S3 IS and SD980 IS

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 113x78x76 mm vs Super compact 100x53x23 mm
  • Thin: 3" vs 0.9"
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the S3 IS vs the SD980 IS

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
1 year newer
$300

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 5x
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Super compact 100x53x23 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the P500 and SD980 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
2 years newer
$347 - $380

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 5x
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the SD980 IS)

  • Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Super compact 100x53x23 mm
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No touch screen

common strengths of the SX40 and SD980 IS

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot SD980 IS