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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 2 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm JZ200 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S980 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm JZ200 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the S980.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and S980.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Sony S980 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Sony S980 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $300