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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was launched 4 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-10 grades versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony S980

 EX-10 S980 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-10

 S980 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony S980

 EX-10 S980 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-10 versus the S980.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S980 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and S980.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-10 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent EX-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony S980 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (384g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Sony S980 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (455 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (455 per charge)
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (384 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Sony S980
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than average (384 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $456 $300