Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Launched August 2010
(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
- Announced February 2009
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony S980, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-S200 was announced 18 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S200 scores versus the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony S980
EX-S200 | S980 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-S200
S980 | EX-S200 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony S980
EX-S200 | S980 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S200 versus the S980.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and S980.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-S200 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |