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Sony S980 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony S980 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony S980 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S980 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S980 scores against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W650

 S980 W650 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony S980

 W650 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W650

 S980 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony S980 has external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S980 versus the W650.

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S980 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S980
Street photography with Sony W650
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Sony S980 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage 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 One One
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