Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Pentax Optio T10

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Pentax Optio T10 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS ×
Pentax Optio T10 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD980 ISPentax Optio T10
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSD980 IST10
Alternate model number(s)
  • digital ixus 200 is
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Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10095
Width (mm)2320
Height (mm)5359
Weight (g)152155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.16
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.542.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lenssmc PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0038.00 - 113.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)52.97
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 5015 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection5-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1012
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, 80, 160, 320, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/3000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center), Face Detect AETTL Multi-segment metering, Center weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot)Program, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Night scene, Surf & snow, Food, Sport, Pet, Fram
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 - 11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 2.9 - 4.9ft./90cm - 1.5m (T)ISO Auto: Wide: 0.49 ft – 14.8 ft (0.15m – 4.5m) ; Tele: 1.31 ft – 8.2 ft (0.4m – 2.5m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.29-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • software s-sw45 (cd rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Touch Screen LCD, Smart Auto, Face, Blink and Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction-



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