Sigma fp vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980

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      Specifications

      General Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      BrandSigmaSony
      ModelfpCyber-shot DSC-S980
      Successor ModelSigma fp L
      MSRP$1899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.38 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range6 - 102,400
      Photo Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsHigh, med, lowFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, ShadeAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (1, 2, 3), Flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points499
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Lens MountLeica L
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range33 - 132 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.15"2.70"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting18.0 fps1.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/30 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto exposure, Scene selection (7 modes)
      Metering Range-5 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Internal Recording ModesH.264
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100 fps
      CinemaDNGH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP 8/10/12-Bit
      3840 x 2160
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 12-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 24.00 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hours
      Terminals Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of July, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone or wired remote
      Environmental Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Dimensions113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77")93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Battery PackBP-51NP-BK1
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Self Timer 2 or 10 wecYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      2 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Material of ConstructionAluminum


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