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Sony S2100 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony S980
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony S2100 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was launched 11 months after the S980 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2100 grades against the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony S980

 S2100 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony S2100

 S980 S2100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony S980

 S2100 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2100 compared to the S980.

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2100 and S980.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer S2100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography advice
Sony S980 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
Sony S980 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2100
Landscape photography with Sony S980
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging features
Sony S980 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Sony S2100 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony S980
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $300