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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the AV200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the AV200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SD980 IS AV200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SD980 IS

 AV200 SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 SD980 IS AV200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV200 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS vs the AV200.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and AV200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and AV200.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
38
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $0