Sony S980 vs Sony WX5

Lets look closer at the Sony S980 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S980 was released 16 months before the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S980 scores against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony S980 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Sony S980 and Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S980 and the WX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S980 and WX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S980 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.