Sony S980 vs Sony TF1

Let's look closer at the Sony S980 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S980 was announced 5 years before the TF1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S980 matches up against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony S980 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony S980 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S980 against the TF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and TF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.