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Sony S980 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony S980
(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
  • Released February 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony S980 vs Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S980 was brought out 6 years before the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S980 scores against the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony WX220

 S980 WX220 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony S980

 WX220 S980 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony WX220

 S980 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony S980 offers 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) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S980 against the WX220.

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S980 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and WX220.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
17
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $198