Sony S980 vs Sony W370
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Sony S980 vs Sony W370 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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
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On this page, we will be matching up the Sony S980 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S980 was introduced 10 months prior to the W370 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S980 scores against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W370
| S980 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony S980
| W370 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W370
| S980 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony S980 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S980 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S980 against the W370.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S980 and W370.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W370 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony S980 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $230 |