Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-FH100 was announced 17 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony S980
EX-FH100 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-FH100
S980 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony S980
EX-FH100 | S980 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the S980.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and S980.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony S980 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-FH100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 201g (0.44 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $300 |