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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP80 versus Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 5 years later than the S980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP80 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm XP80

 S980 Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP80 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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 XP80 versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the S980.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and S980.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Sony S980
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography info
Sony S980 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
65
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging information
Sony S980 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm XP80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $300