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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Sony S980
(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
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm T300 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 2 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the T300 grades vs the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony S980

 T300 S980 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm T300

 S980 T300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony S980

 T300 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the T300 against the S980.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and S980.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer T300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Sony S980
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
Sony S980 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Sony S980
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
27
has manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony S980
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 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
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 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 life 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $300