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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm JV150 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 12 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm JV150 S980 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm JV150

 S980 Fujifilm JV150 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm JV150 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 has outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the S980.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and S980.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JV150 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Sony S980
55
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography information
Sony S980 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
Sony S980 Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Sony S980
25
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $300