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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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 F900EXR vs Sony S980 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and S980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S980 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 4 years after the S980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm F900EXR S980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S980 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S980

 Fujifilm F900EXR S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the S980.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S980.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
43
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography highlights
Sony S980 Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography advice
Sony S980 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
sensor size is very small (1/2")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (232g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Sony S980
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $380 $300