Sony RX100 VI vs Sony S980

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony S980, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and S980 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VI was unveiled 9 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RX100 VI matches up versus the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and S980.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.