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Sony S980 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony S980 and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S980 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S980 grades versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony TX10

 S980 TX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony S980

 TX10 S980 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony TX10

 S980 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony S980 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S980 against the TX10.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and TX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S980 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S980
Travel photography with Sony TX10
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $309