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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 12 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD980 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD980 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD980 IS to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (230 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
38
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
bigger than average screen (3.5")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (230 grams)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 150g (0.33 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $900