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Sony S980 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony S980 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony S980 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S980 was introduced 3 years prior to the W610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S980 matches up vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W610

 S980 W610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony S980

 W610 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W610

 S980 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony S980 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S980 versus the W610.

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S980 and W610.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S980 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S980
Portrait photography with Sony W610
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S980
Street photography with Sony W610
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S980
Travel photography with Sony W610
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony S980 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200