Sony S980 vs Sony W620

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony S980 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S980 was released 3 years earlier than the W620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S980 grades vs the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony S980 comes with external measurements 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony S980 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S980 and the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and W620.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older S980 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.