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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD980 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XP200

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm XP200 SD980 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP200

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS and the Fujifilm XP200.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-19 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 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 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $250