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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and S980 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F200EXR was unveiled 3 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades vs the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm F200EXR S980 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 S980 Fujifilm F200EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony S980

 Fujifilm F200EXR S980 
AnnouncedApril 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the S980.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography info
Sony S980 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Street photography with Sony S980
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Sony S980
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Travel photography with Sony S980
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging features
Sony S980 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-30 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $300