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Sony S980 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony S980 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony S980 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S980 was launched 2 months later than the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S980 grades versus the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W220

 S980 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony S980

 W220 S980 

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W220

 S980 W220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S980 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony S980 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S980 vs the W220.

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S980 and W220.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S980
Portrait photography with Sony W220
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Sony S980 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $160