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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD980 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 SD980 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS offers external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has specifications of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS against the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
38
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Other name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $260