FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S980
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony S980
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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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Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony S980
| JZ300 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm JZ300
| S980 | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S980
| JZ300 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 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).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S980.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and S980.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher JZ300 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Sony S980 Portrait photography details
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sony S980 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Sony S980 Vlogging information
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $300 |