Sony S980 vs Sony W370

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").

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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.