Sony S930 vs Sony S980

On this page, we are matching up the Sony S930 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S930 was launched very close to the S980 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S930 matches up against the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony S930 features outer dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S930 compared to the S980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and S980.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony S980 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.