Sony S980 vs Sony TX10
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony TX10
S980 | TX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony S980
TX10 | S980 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony TX10
S980 | TX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sony S980 and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |