Sony S980 vs Sony W290
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Sony S980 vs Sony W290 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
Sony S980 vs Sony W290 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony S980 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S980 was introduced very close to the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S980 scores against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S980 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W290
S980 | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony S980
W290 | S980 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W290
S980 | W290 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony S980 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S980 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony S980 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S980 versus the W290.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S980 and W290.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you have to take the age of the products into consideration.
Sony S980 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S980 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $230 |