The Canon IXUS 980 IS is packed full of megapixels with 14.7. This is more than enough to make super large prints. The good news is that rather than trying to squeeze such a large number of pixels onto a standard size CCD Canon have increased the size of the sensor. This should at least maintain the picture quality achieved by cameras in the IXUS range with fewer megapixels.
The IXUS 980 IS is one of the more stylish cameras on the market. In fact one of the big attractions of the camera is its design.
The camera has a 3.7x optical zoom. This is supported by image stabilisation. Although not as essential in these lightweight cameras with shorter lenses image stabilisation can still help to cut down on picture blur and make your photos that bit sharper.
At 28mm wide the IXUS 980 IS is neat and compact and although it will fit into a generously sized pocket it is not one of the true ultra compact models.
You have a choice of colours as the camera is available in black and silver.
When composing photos you can choose between a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a viewfinder.
Canon IXUS 980 IS Details
Style
Stylish
Megapixels
14.7
Zoom
3.7x
LCD Screen
2.5
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
36 - 133mm
Shutter Speed
15 to 1/1600 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8 - f/5.8
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Optical
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range
4.6m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater
Maximum Movie Resolution
640 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
4GB or 1 hour
Macro Focus
5cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium ion
Dimensions
96.7 x 62.2 x 27.9mm
Weight
160g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon IXUS 980 IS Specification
