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Sony S980 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony S980
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony S980 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S980 was introduced very close to the T900 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S980 grades versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony T900

 S980 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony S980

 T900 S980 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony T900

 S980 T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S980 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S980 against the T900.

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and T900.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S980
Street photography with Sony T900
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S980
Landscape photography with Sony T900
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony S980 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $300