FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S980

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and S980 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was introduced 18 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR versus the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S980.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The F300EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger F300EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.