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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 20 months later than the S980 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony S980

 EX-ZR10 S980 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S980 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S980

 EX-ZR10 S980 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the S980.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and S980.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Sony S980 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Sony S980 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Sony S980 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Sony S980 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $300