Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2009

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm Z33WP and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD980 IS grades versus the Fujifilm Z33WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP
SD980 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
SD980 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got outer dimensions 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 Z33WP has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD980 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-07-01 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | - | $197 |