Sony S980 vs Sony WX150

Lets look much closer at the Sony S980 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S980 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX150 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S980 scores versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S980 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S980 versus the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and WX150.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.