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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 4 years after the S980 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony S980

 Galaxy Camera 2 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S980 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony S980

 Galaxy Camera 2 S980 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the S980.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and S980.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
Sony S980 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony S980
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Sony S980 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Sony S980 Travel photography info
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony S980
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $300