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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD980 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is pretty close but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD980 IS was revealed within a month of the F70EXR so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD980 IS scores against the F70EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD980 IS F70EXR 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SD980 IS

 F70EXR SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD980 IS F70EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS comes with exterior 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 F70EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SD980 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the F70EXR.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and F70EXR is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and F70EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD980 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SD980 IS will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Other name Digital IXUS 200 IS FinePix F75EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3616 x 2712
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $280