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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP70
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD980 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XP60

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP60 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm XP60 SD980 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP60

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP60 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP60 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP60.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP60 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Alternative name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $180