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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out about the same time to the Fujifilm Z35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD980 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD980 IS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $130