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FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T205
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 T200 vs Sony S980 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T200 was revealed 23 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T200 matches up against the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Sony S980

 T200 S980 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm T200

 S980 T200 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Sony S980

 T200 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T200 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the T200 and the S980.

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T200 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T200 and S980.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm T200 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger T200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography information
Sony S980 Sports photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T200
Travel photography with Sony S980
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Vlogging information
Sony S980 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm T200 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Sony S980
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Otherwise known as FinePix T205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 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 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 151g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $300