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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 4 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP70 S980 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S980 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP70 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S980.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and S980.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Sony S980 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Sony S980 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Sony S980
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography info
Sony S980 Travel photography info
65
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Sony S980 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $300