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Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm T400 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was revealed 2 years after the S980 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T400 scores versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm T400 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm T400

 S980 Fujifilm T400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm T400 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 and Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 vs the S980.

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and S980.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T400 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T400 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography details
Sony S980 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography advice
Sony S980 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography information
Sony S980 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
64
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging highlights
Sony S980 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $300