Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 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
- Released August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
SD980 IS | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
SD980 IS | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | |
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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 |