- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon SD980 IS advantages over Canon A1400
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.54
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Thinner
22 mm
vs
29 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster shutter
1/3000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Canon A1400 advantages over Canon SD980 IS
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Less expensive
$110 vs
$330 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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More telephoto lens reach
140 mm
vs
120 mm
Capture objects farther away
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More pixels
16.0
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S
Canon
SD980 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FX48S
Canon
A1400
Panasonic
DMC-FX48S
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX580S
Canon
SD980 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FX580S
Canon
A1400
Panasonic
DMC-FX580S
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Canon SD3500 IS
Canon
SD980 IS
Canon
SD3500 IS
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Faster JPEG shooting
-
Higher extended ISO
-
More dots on screen
-
More pixels
Canon
A1400
Canon
SD3500 IS
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Nikon AW120
Canon
SD980 IS
Nikon
AW120
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Bigger pixels
-
Lighter weight
-
Waterproof
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Nikon AW130
Canon
SD980 IS
Nikon
AW130
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Bigger pixels
-
Lighter weight
-
Waterproof
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In-camera panoramas