Sony HX1 vs Sony S980
67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Sony HX1 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
(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
Sony HX1 vs Sony S980 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX1 and Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and S980 (12MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and S980 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX1 was announced 3 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX1 matches up versus the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX1 vs Sony S980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony S980
HX1 | S980 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony HX1
S980 | HX1 |
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Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony S980
HX1 | S980 | |||
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Introduced | April 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX1 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony HX1 and Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX1 compared to the S980.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and S980 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX1 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and S980.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony S980 will provide extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 544 gr (1.20 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $47,999 | $300 |