At A Glance
Very disappointing image quality holds back an otherwise cheap-and-easy Sony point-and-shoot.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 brings you a variety of intelligent features in a compact, easy-to-use design. Face Detection technology automatically detects up to eight faces and optimizes focus and exposure settings, while a 4x optical zoom lens and 12.1 MP resolution deliver crisp, clear images. Additionally, a large 2.7 LCD display makes it easy to compose and view your photos.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7 inches |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Storage | |
| Internal Memory | 0.012 MB |
| Other storage | Internal Memory |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 3.8 inches |
| Depth | 2.3 inches |
| Height | 0.9 inches |
| Weight | 0.3375 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 33.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 2.5 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Poor |
| Color | Poor |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Very Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 33.4 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 207.25 |
| Number of Shots | 379 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 35.1 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 46.9 |
| Battery Life Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Color | 34.9 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 28.6 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 32.7 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 61.1 |
| Image Quality Score | Poor |
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