Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD980 IS was launched 8 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SD980 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd | SD980 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SD980 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS comes with 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) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SD980 IS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SD980 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | H.264 | - |
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 | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 405 grams (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $300 |