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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SD980 IS was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm XF1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD980 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 SD980 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Canon SD980 IS versus Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SD980 IS contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (255g)
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm XF1
Also called Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price - $380