Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SD980 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SD980 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS provides external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD980 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.