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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 23 months later than the S980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV200 scores vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony S980

 AV200 S980 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S980 AV200 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony S980

 AV200 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 vs the S980.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and S980.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV200 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger AV200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Sony S980
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony S980
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300