Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony S980

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony S980, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was brought out 23 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS10 grades against the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and S980 is 99 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and S980.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.