Canon SD980 IS with Samsung PL200 Comparison

Canon SD980 IS and Samsung PL200 Main Features

  • August, 2009
  • July, 2010
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 31-217 mm (7x) F3.3-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 100 x 53 x 23 mm, 150g.
  • 100 x 60 x 21 mm, 170g.
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Canon SD980 IS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
39
Value for money score
34
Portability score
98
Overall score
37

Samsung PL200 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
24
Value for money score
48
Portability score
97
Overall score
30

Samsung PL200 with Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot SD980 IS with Samsung PL200. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Canon SD980 IS was released in 2009, and Samsung PL200 in 2010. PL200 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SD980 IS 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SD980 IS is greater than that of PL200. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SD980 IS has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SD980 IS PL200
Brand Canon Samsung
Model PowerShot SD980 IS PL200
Announced August, 2009 July, 2010
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/3000 sec 1/1500 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 4.60
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model NB-6L BP70A
Physical
Weight 150 g 170 g
Physical Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23 mm 100 x 60 x 21 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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