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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous 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 XP90 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 7 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP90 S980 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009More recent by 85 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S980 Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm XP90 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 has physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the S980.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and S980.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography advice
Sony S980 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography features
Sony S980 Landscape photography features
46
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (210 shots)
27
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Sony S980
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300