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Sony S980 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony S980 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony S980 versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S980 was revealed 22 months earlier than the W570 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S980 grades versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W570

 S980 W570 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony S980

 W570 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W570

 S980 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony S980 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S980 versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S980 compared to the W570.

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S980 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S980 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S980
Vlogging with Sony W570
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Sony S980 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $159