Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP90

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD980 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD980 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XP80
SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm XP80 | SD980 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 65 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP80
SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS offers external measurements 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 XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS and the Fujifilm XP80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP80.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP80 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 210 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | - | $149 |