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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony S980, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 5 years later than the S980 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm X-E2 S980 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 S980 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm X-E2 S980 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the S980.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and S980 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and S980.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Sony S980
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Sony S980
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography advice
Sony S980 Sports photography advice
69
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
17
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
72
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Sony S980 Vlogging info
34
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-05 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $300