Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor measurements.

The SD980 IS was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm F900EXR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD980 IS grades against the Fujifilm F900EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR
SD980 IS | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm F900EXR | SD980 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
SD980 IS | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD980 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXR II |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60, 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.33 lb) | 232 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 life | - | 260 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
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 type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $380 |