|
In the Slim digital camera class, the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS has many features. Along with the 3.0 inch LCD screen, Canon has also provided the PowerShot SD980 IS with a 4 times optical zoom (for closer photos) and 12.1 megapixels.
Support electronicsme by supporting our partners

Product Summary
12.1 megapixel, 5 times optical zoom lens, 24mm wide angle, 3.0 inch LCD screen
READ THE REVIEW 4.0 out of 5
| Partner Information |
| Partner Product Link: |
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Silver) |
| Partner: |
 |
| Main Details |
| Product Type(P/DCMRS) |
Slim |
| Barcode |
n/a |
| Notes |
Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor |
| Production Year |
2010 |
| Sensor Chip |
| Effective Pixels |
12.1 |
| Aspect Ratio(P/DCMRS) |
n/a |
| Maximum Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
| Minimum Resolution |
3264 x 2448 (Medium 1), 2592 x 1944 (Medium 2), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 4000 x 2248 (Widescreen) |
| Sensor |
Approx. 12.4 |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
na |
| Body |
| ISO Rating |
Auto, ISO 80/ 100/ 200/ 400/ 800/ 1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity |
| Aperture Priority |
n/a |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes |
| Continuous Drive |
Approx. 0.8 fps |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes up to 5x |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
| External Flash |
no |
| Flash Guide Number |
1.6 - 11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 2.9 - 4.9ft./90cm - 1.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
| Image Effects |
My Colors Off, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color |
| Internal Memory |
n/a |
| Maximum Shutter |
1/3000 sec |
| Metering |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot |
| Minimum Shutter |
15 sec |
| PicBridge Compatible |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
Normal, Fine |
| Self Timer |
2-sec./10-sec. delay |
| Shutter Priority |
n/a |
| Time-lapse Recording |
n/a |
| Tripod Mount |
n/a |
| White Balance |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom
The color of faces is evaluated in Face Detection AiAF |
| Lens |
| Optical Zoom |
4 times |
| Aperture Range |
f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) |
| Lens Thread |
n/a |
| Zoom Tele |
120 mm |
| Zoom Wide |
24 mm |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
n/a |
| LCD Monitor |
| LCD Size |
3.0 |
| LCD Pixels |
230,000 |
| Focus |
| AF |
n/a |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL Autofocus |
| Macro Focus Range |
2.0 in.-1.6 ft./5-50cm (W)
Digital Macro: 2.0 in.-3.9 ft./5-10cm (W) |
| Manual Focus |
n/a |
| Normal Focus Range |
1.6 ft./50cm-infinity, 2.9 ft./90cm (T) |
| Record Modes |
| Broadcast Type |
NTSC/PAL |
| Compressed Format |
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) |
| Media Type |
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format |
| Movie Mode |
High Definition: 1280 x 720 (30 fps); Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Available up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD)/60 min. (SD) per clip |
| Movie Mode with Sound |
Yes |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, P, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Long Shutter, Creative Light Effects, Movie |
| Uncompressed Format |
na |
| Playback Modes |
| Playback Functions |
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (4 - 130 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image, i-Contrast
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Resume |
| Power |
| AC Adapter |
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (optional) |
| Battery size/type |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-6L |
| Physical Dimensions |
| Depth (Inch) |
0.90 |
| Height (Inch) |
2.10 |
| Width (Inch) |
3.93 |
| Depth (mm) |
22.9 |
| Height (mm) |
53.4 |
| Width (mm) |
99.9 |
| Weight (g) |
130 |
| Weight (oz) |
4.59 |
| Supplied Accessories |
| Included Software |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| Storage Included |
none |
| Accessories |
| Included Accessories |
Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L, Battery Charger CB-2LV, Wrist Strap WS-DC7, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC400 |
| Optional Accessories |
n/a |
| Remote Control |
n/a |
|
|