Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony S980
EX-10 | S980 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 58 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-10
S980 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony S980
EX-10 | S980 | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio EX-10 versus Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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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 |