Sony HX20V vs Sony S980

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony HX20V and Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and S980 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was manufactured 3 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX20V matches up versus the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V has outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX20V against the S980.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and S980.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer HX20V provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.