| General | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Model | D5100 | PowerShot SD980 IS |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D5000 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D5200 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.9 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.2 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 2 | DIGIC 4 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 | 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Fine, Normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis | |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: On |
| Focus | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | |
| AF Detection Range | -1 to +19 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Optics | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 120 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.9 | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.52x | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.7 |
| Shutter | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/3000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps | 0.8 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | 6.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Auto aperture: Available with SB-910/SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens Distance priority manual: Available with SB-910, SB-900 and SB-700 i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock |
| DXO | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1183 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.6 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 80 |
| Video | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11") | 100 x 53 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.09 x 0.91") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) | 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2" |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL14 | NB-6L |
| Battery Life | 660 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Other | Nikon D5100 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
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