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Sony S980 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony S980 versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very close but the S980 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The S980 was revealed 12 months before the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S980 matches up against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony TX5

 S980 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony S980

 TX5 S980 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony TX5

 S980 TX5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S980 has outside dimensions 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S980 versus the TX5.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and TX5.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S980 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony S980 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S980
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S980
Street photography with Sony TX5
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
weather proof
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $239