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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony S980
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony S980, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 2 years after the S980 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP150 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S980 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP150 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the S980.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and S980.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S980 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Sony S980 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $260 $300