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Sony S980 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W620

 S980 W620 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony S980

 W620 S980 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W620

 S980 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S980
Vlogging with Sony W620
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony S980 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Cost at release $300 $102