Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-H9
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-H9 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 407 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-H928 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S980- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S980 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-H9MetricCyber-shot DSC-S980
8.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.75 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
32.61 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
407 gWeight132 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion Battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-S980 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S980 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S980 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S980 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-S980 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.