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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm T550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T550 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD980 IS scores versus the Fujifilm T550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SD980 IS Fujifilm T550 
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SD980 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account 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") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
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 -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $160