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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 7 years before the Fujifilm XP90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD980 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP90 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SD980 IS

 Fujifilm XP90 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90

 SD980 IS Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS against the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISFujifilm XP90
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Fujifilm XP90
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-19 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $180