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Sony S980 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S980 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W310

 S980 W310 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony S980

 W310 S980 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W310

 S980 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony S980 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S980 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S980
Street photography with Sony W310
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
17
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography factors
Sony W310 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Sony S980 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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