Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980
88 Imaging
54 Features
78 Overall
63
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
(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 RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony S980, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and S980 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VII was unveiled 10 years after the S980 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RX100 VII grades against the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony S980
RX100 VII | S980 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | February 2009 | More modern by 127 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony RX100 VII
S980 | RX100 VII |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony S980
RX100 VII | S980 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 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).
Contrast the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the S980.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and S980.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VII with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S980 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-07-25 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 418 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,298 | $300 |