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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 7 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD980 IS scores vs the Fujifilm Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS provides external dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD980 IS to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SD980 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $150