Sony S980 vs Sony WX30
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony S980 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Sony S980 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S980 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S980 scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony S980 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony WX30
S980 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony S980
WX30 | S980 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony WX30
S980 | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony S980 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony S980 comes with physical 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S980 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S980 versus the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S980 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and WX30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX30 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting 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 |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $259 |