Sony S980 vs Sony W310
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Sony S980 vs Sony W310 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony S980 versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S980 was released 10 months prior to the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S980 matches up vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W310
S980 | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony S980
W310 | S980 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W310
S980 | W310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S980 offers exterior measurements 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Sony S980 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S980 versus the W310.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S980 and W310.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
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 price | $300 | $150 |