Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony S980

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Sony S980, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and S980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and S980 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was brought out 2 years after the S980 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F750EXR grades against the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR against the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F750EXR and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F750EXR will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F750EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.