Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR vs Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR was introduced in July 2012 and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR over Canon PowerShot SD980 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD980 IS over Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Canon PowerShot SD980 IS also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SD980 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR comes with NP-50A battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS comes with NB-6L battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot SD980 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR, and up to 1/3000 sec on Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SD980 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m on Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and 6.50 m on Canon PowerShot SD980 IS..

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR body has dimensions of 105 x 63 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.48 x 1.42") and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS body has dimensions of 100 x 53 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.09 x 0.91"). Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

105 mm

63 mm

100 mm

53 mm

63 mm

53 mm