Compact mode
SMALL vs SUMIFS vs SUMIF
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesSMALLSUMIFSSUMIFOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SMALLSUMIFS- Financial ProfessionalsSUMIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsSUMIFS is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
SUMIFPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSMALLSUMIFS- Data AnalysisSUMIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsSUMIFS is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
SUMIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
SUMIFS- Multiple Condition SumSUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
SUMIF- Conditional Sum CalculationsSUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
SUMIFS- Enhanced version of SUMIF
SUMIF- Originally created for financial reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
SUMIFS- When one condition isn't complicated enough
SUMIF- Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySMALLSUMIFSSUMIF
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
SUMIFS- Microsoft 365SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
- Excel 2007SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2010SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version Click to see 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
SUMIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySMALLSUMIFSSUMIFRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
SUMIFS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
SUMIFS- Multiple Conditions
- Accurate Calculations
- Flexible For Multiple Criteria
- Handles Large DatasetsFunctions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently Click to see all.
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering Click to see all.
- Accurate ResultsFunctions that provide precise and reliable computational results Click to see all.
- Flexible
- Versatile Conditional SummingExcel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria Click to see all.
- Supports Multiple Criteria
- Powerful For Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Conditions
SUMIFCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
SUMIFS- Complex For Beginners
- Needs Sorted DataFunctions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited To Sum Operations
- Performance Issues With Large Ranges
- Cannot Use OR Conditions
- Complex Syntax
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Sum Operation OnlyFunctions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.
- Requires Sorted Data
SUMIF
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SMALL
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations⚙ performs better than SMALL
🛠 is more reliable than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions📈 is more versatile than SMALL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than SMALL
⭐ is rated higher than SMALL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value⚙ performs better than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use 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
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than SMALL
📈 is more versatile 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
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average📈 is more versatile than SMALL