Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35
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![Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
![Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35/Fujifilm-Z35-front.jpg)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
- Announced August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
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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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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Z35
SD980 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35
SD980 IS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD980-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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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 |