Sony DSC-S980

Sony DSC-S980

12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD and SteadyShot

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-S980B
30-01-2009
Compact, great value and easy to use, with superb image quality


It’s your perfect entry to the world of amazing images with Cyber-shot™. Compact, great value and easy to use, with high-quality 4x Optical Zoom with wide angle, SteadyShot and Face Detection.

Beautiful portraits made simple:

Capture beautiful, smiling portraits of friends and family without fuss. Enhanced Face Detection automatically adjusts camera settings for clear, crisp results with natural skin tones. Smile Shutter fires the shutter automatically when your subject smiles to capture those happy moments..

Beautiful portraits made simple:

Capture beautiful, smiling portraits of friends and family without fuss. Enhanced Face Detection automatically adjusts camera settings for clear, crisp results with natural skin tones. Smile Shutter fires the shutter automatically when your subject smiles to capture those happy moments..


12.1 effective megapixels resolution for high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements.

4x optical zoom lens with 33mm wide angle.

Face Detection optimizes focus and exposure for clearer portraits.

SteadyShot image stabilization reduces image blur during handheld shooting.

High sensitivity ISO 3200 for clear images without flash in low light.

Large 2.7-inch (230K dot) LCD with wide viewing angle.

Available in a choice of beautiful colours to match your personal taste.

Easy shooting mode simplifies operation with on-screen instructions.

Six scene selection modes for excellent results under a wide range of conditions.

Fun in-camera retouching functions: image trim and red-eye correction.

Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
320 x 240 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Pink
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
135g
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.5 - 5.6
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.8 - 23.2 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
centre weighted auto focus, multi point auto focus
Camera shutter speed 
1/8 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
memory stick (ms), ms pro
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
auto, Flash off, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Histogram
Y
Internal memory 
12 MB
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
12.1 MP
Optical zoom 
4x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, beach, Landscape, Portrait
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
auto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Power

Battery type 
NP-BK1

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
8x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
33 - 132 mm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Camera playback
slide show
Image editing
rotating, trimming

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.5 - 1.5m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 3.5m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
310 shots

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4000 x 3000 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG, M JPEG
Still image resolution(s) 
4000 x 3000<br />3264 x 2448<br />2592 x 1944<br />2048 x 1536<br />640 x 480<br />1920 x 1080<br />4000 x 2248<br />4000 x 2672<br />320 x 240

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.31 cm
Depth 
2.38 cm
Height 
5.57 cm

Other features

Digital SLR 
N

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