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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and S980 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was revealed 6 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F70EXR matches up against the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony S980

 F70EXR S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S980 F70EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony S980

 F70EXR S980 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F70EXR compared to the S980.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and S980.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S980 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Sony S980
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Sony S980 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
31
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Sony S980
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony S980
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $300