Sony S980 vs Sony W830
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Sony S980 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014
Sony S980 vs Sony W830 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony S980 vs Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S980 was unveiled 5 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S980 scores versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S980 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony W830
S980 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony S980
W830 | S980 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony W830
S980 | W830 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony S980 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S980 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S980 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S980 compared to the W830.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S980 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S980 and W830.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony S980 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $128 |