Sony S980 vs Sony W710

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony S980 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S980 was launched 4 years before the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S980 grades vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S980 has got outside dimensions 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony S980 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S980 versus the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and W710.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S980 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.