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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm JV150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 5 months prior to the Fujifilm JV150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD980 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JV150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm JV150

 SD980 IS Fujifilm JV150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm JV150 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm JV150

 SD980 IS Fujifilm JV150 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JV150 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD980 IS vs the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm JV150 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm JV150 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JV150
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (126g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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