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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm AX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SD980 IS AX350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SD980 IS

 AX350 SD980 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SD980 IS AX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
38
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
28
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
30
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
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