- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 33.00mm - 132.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-S980 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.4 megapixels
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Pentax Q Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the Q.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-S980 | Q |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $149.00 | $749.95 |
| Street Price: | $695.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-03-15 | 2011-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.8 oz (135 g) |
8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (93 x 56 x 24 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.53 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 5.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 47 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 189 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG AVI | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax Q |
| Lens: | Sony Lens, 7 elements in 6 groups | 01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 33 - 132mm | 47mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.8 - 23.2mm | 8.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.5 / f5.1 (wide) / f/5.6 / ? (tele) | f/1.9 - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 25x Smart Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9-area | Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 | Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash WB | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Soft snap, Snow, Beach | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.5m(W), 0.5m - 1.5m(T) | Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit DNG RAW | |
| Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG AVI | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 12.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal, DC Input | HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.39 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.72 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 6 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.71 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.274 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.16 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s | |
| Startup Time: | 3.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BK1 | Proprietary D-LI68 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Easy Mode, Face Detection, In-camera Retouching. Available in silver, black and pink. | World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white. |
