Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S980

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S980 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 5 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S980 is 80 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S980.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.