Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony S980

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and S980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S980 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 3 years later than the S980 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S980.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.