Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AX355

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was launched 16 months prior to the AX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD980 IS grades against the AX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm AX350
SD980 IS | AX350 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SD980 IS
AX350 | SD980 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AX350
SD980 IS | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS and the AX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and AX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and AX350.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | FinePix AX355 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-165mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
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 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $0 |