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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 10 months before the JZ500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD980 IS scores against the JZ500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SD980 IS JZ500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SD980 IS

 JZ500 SD980 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SD980 IS JZ500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the JZ500.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and JZ500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 150g (0.33 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $230