Sony A6500 vs Sony S980
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Older Model is Sony A6300
(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
- Announced February 2009
Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony A6500 vs Sony S980, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and S980 (12MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A6500 was released 7 years after the S980 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A6500 matches up vs the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony S980
A6500 | S980 | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | February 2009 | More modern by 93 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony A6500
S980 | A6500 |
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Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony S980
A6500 | S980 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6500 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A6500 against the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and S980 is 81 and 94 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and S980.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6500 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A6500 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6500 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-10-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1405 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,298 | $300 |