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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-W230DSC-S980
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9593
Width (mm)2224
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)127135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.71
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1Motion JPEG AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)Sony Lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 120.0033.00 - 132.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.18 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)45
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 2
  • 25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-areaContrast Detection; 9-area
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, UnderwaterEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Soft snap, Snow, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T)ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.5m(W), 0.5m - 1.5m(T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1512
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
  • multi-terminal
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.71
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350310
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range OptimizerOptical Image Stabilization, Easy Mode, Face Detection, In-camera Retouching. Available in silver, black and pink.



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