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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD980 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD980 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F770EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SD980 IS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SD980 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR

 SD980 IS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD980 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (234g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2012-01-05
Body design 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $480