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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched within a month of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD980 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SD980 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (260g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
38
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
26
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
30
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (260g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 RP (Real Photo) 3D
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 260g (0.57 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $900