FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony S980

Following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony S980, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 12 months after the S980 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XP10 matches up vs the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 features outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XP10 vs the S980.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer XP10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.