FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony S980
T300 | S980 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the FujiFilm T300
S980 | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony S980
T300 | S980 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the FujiFilm T300 versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S980 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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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 |