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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony S980, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was revealed about the same time to the S980 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FS10 scores against the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony S980

 EX-FS10 S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S980 EX-FS10 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S980

 EX-FS10 S980 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the S980.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and S980.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony S980 to render greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Sony S980
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Sony S980
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony S980 Landscape photography advice
26
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $300