SUMIF vs DCOUNT vs DMIN
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SUMIF vs DCOUNT vs DMIN

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Basic Classification Comparison

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.
    DCOUNT
    • Database Operations
      DCOUNT is known for Database Operations.
    DMIN
    • Database Min Value
      DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUMIF
    • Originally created for financial reporting
    DCOUNT
    • Was created before SQL became popular
    DMIN
    • Oldest database function still in use

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUMIF
    • Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do
    DCOUNT
    • The forgotten cousin of COUNT
    DMIN
    • The minimalist's favorite function

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    DCOUNT
    • Range
      DCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DMIN
    • Range
      DMIN 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
    DCOUNT
    • Excel 97
      DCOUNT is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
    DMIN
    • Excel 97
      DMIN 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
    DCOUNT
    DMIN

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • 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
    DCOUNT
    • Text
      DCOUNT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DCOUNT accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
    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

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUMIF
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
📈 is more versatile than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
📈 is more versatile than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
📈 is more versatile than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
📈 is more versatile than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIF
📈 is more versatile than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMIF
⚙ performs better than SUMIF
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIF
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF