FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980
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33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony S980 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Sony 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 |