Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SD980 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD980 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm JX500
SD980 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm JX500 | SD980 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm JX500
SD980 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys external 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 JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm JX500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm JX500.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | - | $90 |