Sony S980 vs Sony WX30

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.