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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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 Z37 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched very close to the Fujifilm Z37 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD980 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SD980 IS Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD980 IS against the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SD980 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
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 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $130