Sony S980 vs Sony TX5
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 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
- Launched February 2009
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony TX5
S980 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony S980
TX5 | S980 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony TX5
S980 | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Sony S980 versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |