Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Fujifilm XP90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Fujifilm XP90
SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SD980 IS
Fujifilm XP90 | SD980 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90
SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SD980 IS and Fujifilm XP90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |
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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 |