Canon 600D vs Sony S980

Let's look more closely at the Canon 600D vs Sony S980, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and S980 (12MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 600D was introduced 2 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 600D matches up vs the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 600D enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 600D vs Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 600D compared to the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and S980 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and S980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 600D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 600D will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer 600D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.