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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Sony S980 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 2 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP50 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S980 Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP50 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the S980.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S980.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Sony S980 Portrait photography info
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
Sony S980 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
Sony S980 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $300