Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was revealed 7 months after the Fujifilm A150 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm A150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A150. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm A150
SD980 IS | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm A150 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm A150
SD980 IS | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS comes with outside 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 A150 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm A150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm A150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm A150.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD980 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD980 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A150 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $130 |