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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen dimensions3"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 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (110g)
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
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