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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T205
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm T200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the T200 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 16 months earlier than the T200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD980 IS matches up against the T200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the FujiFilm T200

 SD980 IS T200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Canon SD980 IS

 T200 SD980 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm T200

 SD980 IS T200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the FujiFilm T200 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS against the T200.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and T200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and T200.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T200 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm T200 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm T200 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm T200 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm T200 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm T200 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and FujiFilm T200
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujiFilm FinePix T200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS FujiFilm FinePix T200
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS FinePix T205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
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/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 180 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $160