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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
Sony S980
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony S980

 EX-FH100 S980 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S980 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony S980

 EX-FH100 S980 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Sony S980
36
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography features
Sony S980 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Sony S980 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
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