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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
40

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD980 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD980 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 SD980 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SD980 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F500 EXR SD980 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 SD980 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD980 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
31
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (215g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
48
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD980 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
58
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
31
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $430