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SUMIF vs DMIN vs DGET

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

SUMIF

Mathematical

SUMIF belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

DMIN

Database

DMIN belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

DGET

Database

DGET belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

SUMIF

Calculation

SUMIF performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

DMIN

Calculation

DMIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

DGET

Retrieval

DGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

SUMIF

Financial Professionals

SUMIF is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

For all*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

SUMIF

Conditional Logic

SUMIF is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SUMIF

Conditional Sum Calculations

SUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.

DMIN

Database Min Value

DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

DGET

Single Value Retrieval

DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 95

Functions that came with Excel 95 release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

SUMIF

Originally created for financial reporting

DMIN

Oldest database function still in use

DGET

Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUMIF

Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do

DMIN

The minimalist's favorite function

DGET

The needle in the haystack finder

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

SUMIF

Intermediate

SUMIF has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DMIN

Advanced

DMIN has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

DGET

Advanced

DGET has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

DMIN

Range

DMIN accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DGET

Range

DGET accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

SUMIF

Excel 2016

SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

DMIN

Excel 97

DMIN is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version

DGET

Excel 97

DGET is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SUMIF

2

SUMIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DMIN

3

DMIN needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DGET

3

DGET needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

SUMIF

Number

SUMIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

DMIN

Text

DMIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DMIN accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

DGET

Text

DGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

SUMIF

Easy To Use

Versatile For Filtering Sums

Excel functions that excel at calculating sums with various filtering options

Clear Syntax

DMIN

Database Specific Operations

Functions designed for database-like operations in Excel

Criteria Flexibility

Precise Database Filtering

Reliable Results

DGET

Precise Data Extraction

Excel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information

Criteria Filtering

Precise Single Value Extraction

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUMIF

Limited To Single Condition

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

DMIN

Requires Database Structure

Limited Use Cases

Requires Structured Data

Complex Syntax

DGET

Single Result Only

Functions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.

Complex Setup

Returns Error If Multiple Matches