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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and S980 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was announced 17 months after the S980 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the F80EXR grades versus the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony S980

 F80EXR S980 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 S980 F80EXR 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony S980

 F80EXR S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR vs the S980.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and S980.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The F80EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher F80EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography information
Sony S980 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography advice
Sony S980 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (210g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography information
Sony S980 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
59
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Sony S980
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (210g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony S980
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $300