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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm JX500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SD980 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimension3"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 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SD980 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
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