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Sony S980 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony S980 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the S980 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S980 was introduced 10 months before the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S980 matches up vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony TX7

 S980 TX7 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony S980

 TX7 S980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony TX7

 S980 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S980 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony S980 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S980 compared to the TX7.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and TX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S980 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony S980 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S980
Sports photography with Sony TX7
17
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S980
Travel photography with Sony TX7
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300