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SMALL vs COUNTIF 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 typesSMALL- StatisticalSMALL belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
COUNTIF- StatisticalCOUNTIF belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DSUMOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSMALL- CalculationSMALL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
COUNTIFDSUM
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SMALLCOUNTIFDSUMPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSMALLCOUNTIF- Data AnalysisCOUNTIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Statistical AnalysisCOUNTIF is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.
DSUM
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.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
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 effectivelySMALLCOUNTIFDSUM
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
SMALLCOUNTIFVersion 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
COUNTIF- Microsoft 365COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
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
COUNTIF- Web ExcelCOUNTIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySMALLCOUNTIFDSUMRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
SMALL- NumberSMALL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
COUNTIF- TextCOUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberCOUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Reliable Results
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
DSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SMALL
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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performs better than SMALL
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is more reliable than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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performs better than SMALL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is more versatile than SMALL
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention
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is easier to use than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
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performs better than SMALL
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is more reliable than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than SMALL
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is more versatile than SMALL
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performs better than SMALL
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is more reliable than SMALL
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is rated higher than SMALL
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
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is more versatile than SMALL