Sony S980 vs Sony W560

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony S980 vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S980 was introduced 22 months before the W560 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S980 matches up vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S980 has got outer 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony S980 vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S980 vs the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S980 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S980 and W560.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W560 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S980 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.