Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S980
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony S980
| Fujifilm JZ100 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm JZ100
| S980 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S980
| Fujifilm JZ100 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S980.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $190 | $300 |