Clicky

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The SD980 IS was unveiled 4 months after the Fujifilm F200EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F200EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 SD980 IS Fujifilm F200EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm F200EXR SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR

 SD980 IS Fujifilm F200EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2009April 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS comes with outer 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) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS against the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD980 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F200EXR
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix F200EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-04-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-50
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 xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost - $350