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COUNTIFS vs SMALL vs DSUM
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesCOUNTIFSSMALLDSUMOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOUNTIFSSMALLDSUM
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*COUNTIFS- Business ManagersCOUNTIFS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- AnalystsCOUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
SMALLDSUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Multiple Criteria CountingCOUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Enhanced version of COUNTIF
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- The function that makes counting feel like detective work
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCOUNTIFSSMALLDSUM
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*COUNTIFS- ArrayCOUNTIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
SMALLVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
COUNTIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOUNTIFSSMALLDSUMRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*COUNTIFS- TextCOUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberCOUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
SMALL
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Flexible Criteria Options
- Multiple Conditions
- Easy To Use
- Handles Multiple Criteria
- Flexible
SMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
DSUMCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria
- Performance Issues With Large Datasets
- Limited To Equal Conditions Only
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to COUNTIFS
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions📈 is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value⚙ performs better than SMALL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📈 is more versatile than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average📈 is more versatile than SMALL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than SMALL
📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL