Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S980

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S980, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was introduced 13 months later than the S980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S7 grades versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 against the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S980.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-S7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.