| General | |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Model | IXUS 980 IS |
| Resolution | 14 megapixels |
| Weight | Approx. 160g |
| Dimensions | 96.7 x 62.2 x 27.9mm |
| Image processor type | DiG!C 4 |
| Video Capture | 640 x 480: 30fps |
| Supported Flash Memory | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Monitor | 2.5 inch Pure Color LCD II monitor with wide viewing angle |
| Amount of pixels | approx 230,000 dots |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Lens | |
| Maximum f/number | f/2.8 - 8.0 (W) / f/5.8 - 16 (T) |
| Focal Length | 7.7 (W) - 28.5 (T) mm |
| Optical Zoom | approx 3.7x |
| Digital Zoom | approx 4x |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 5cm Macro |
| Other | |
| Red Eye correction | Yes |
| Image tagging | No |
| Geo tagging | No |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / Hi ISO Auto / ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical (Lens Shift Type) |
| AF Assist Beam | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery NB-5L |
| Battery life | LCD Monitor on 280 shots; LCD Monitor off 700 shots and Playback 6 hours |


