Sony Cyber-shot S980

The latest introduction from Sony of S980 has features similar to S950, but instead of 10 mega pixels of S950, Sony Cyber-shot S980 comes with 12.1 mega pixels. Often companies manufacture too many products with minor differences, to avoid letting the customers opt for other brands. Sony cyber shot S980, falls in to that category. Let us take a look at the  Sony Cyber-shot S980 Digital Camera:

The features of S980 are as follows:

1. Cheap Price- Available at a price of around $245 Australian Dollars.
2. 12.1 mega pixels enable to get sharp images.
3. The display screen is 2.7 inches wide.
4. It has a very good contrast ratio.
5. The steady shot feature helps in taking clear photos, without blur and gives good result in when the photos are taken from a moving vehicle. So, S980 can prove a best companion while traveling. The images are sharper due to inbuilt steady shot feature.
6. Even in low light, the images would be clear.
7. It is equipped with 8 face detection.
8. Is available in 3 colors- black, pink and silver.
9. Once the battery is fully charged, it is capable of taking more than 300 photos.
10. Comes with 12 MB in built memory, the capacity can be increased by using memory stick.
11. Saves power automatically, if the camera is not used for 3 minutes. Thus, even if you accidentally forget to switch off the camera, you won’t run out of battery
12. It is a light weight model and weighs 4.8 ounces only.

Sony Cyber shot S980 does not have many of the features that are available in the latest cameras such as viewing the images on HDTV. You may find the 2.7 inch screen small, as 3 inches LCD screen cameras are available in the market, having wider lens. This product is too close to S950 in terms of features and too far from advanced models. It can get lost in between.

What makes Sony Cyber shot S980 an attractive bargain is the low cost. The cameras in the range of 12.1 mega pixels with HD feature and wider LCD screens are available at a higher price. So, this camera has a cost benefit and offers a best deal within the budget range.