Sony S980 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we are contrasting the Sony S980 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S980 was released 5 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S980 grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S980 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony S980 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S980 compared to the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S980 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and WX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S980 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.