Sony S980 vs Sony WX10
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX10 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary Sony S980 vs Sony WX10 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony S980 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S980 was announced 22 months before the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S980 scores versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony WX10
| S980 | WX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony S980
| WX10 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony WX10
| S980 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony S980 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony S980 comes with physical 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S980 and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S980 versus the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S980 and WX10.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX10 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S980 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 161 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $300 | $200 |