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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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 JX300 vs Sony S980 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 23 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony S980

 JX300 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S980 JX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S980

 JX300 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 versus the S980.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and S980.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent JX300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Sony S980 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Sony S980 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S980
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $300