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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is pretty similar but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SD980 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the F80EXR and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS grades vs the F80EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SD980 IS F80EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SD980 IS

 F80EXR SD980 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SD980 IS F80EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS has 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 F80EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the F80EXR.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and F80EXR is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and F80EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SD980 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (210 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (210g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
38
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (210g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS FinePix F85EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 150g (0.33 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 model 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 1 1
Cost at release - $400