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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 2 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony S980

 EX-ZR100 S980 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S980 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S980

 EX-ZR100 S980 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the S980.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S980.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Sony S980 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 204 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $300