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Sony S980 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony WX5

 S980 WX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony S980

 WX5 S980 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony WX5

 S980 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Sony S980 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $250