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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD980 IS versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the AV250 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD980 IS grades vs the AV250 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SD980 IS AV250 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SD980 IS

 AV250 SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SD980 IS AV250 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS vs the AV250.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and AV250 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and AV250.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
38
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 180 photos
Battery style - AA
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $160