Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S980

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 3 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the S980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and S980.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.