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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was unveiled 6 years before the Fujifilm XP80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD970 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SD970 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SD970 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SD970 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD970 IS and the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP80 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP80
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Fujifilm XP80
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost - $149