Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 05/05/2009
DSC-S980/B
Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera
1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2. Requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported
by Mac OS.
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Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile
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Specifications
General
Megapixel:
12.1MP
Imaging Device:
1/2.3 type(7.79
mm) Super HAD™ CCD
Recording Media:
12MB internal
Flash Memory, optional Memory
Stick Duo™ Media, optional
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media.
Convenience
White Balance:
Auto / Daylight /
Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 /
Fluorescent 2 / Fluorescent 3 /
Incandescent / Flash
Self Timer:
Yes (10 seconds, 2
seconds, Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media
Compatibility:
Tested to support
up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO
PRO
media capacity; does not
support Access Control security
function.
Still Image Mode(s):
Normal, Burst
Red-Eye Reduction:
Auto / On /
Off
Burst Mode:
Approx. 1 fps
(Maximum 100 shots)
Erase/Protect:
No
Date/Time Stamp:
Available in
the included PMB software.
Media/Battery Indicator:
Yes
Color Mode(s):
Normal / Sepia /
B&W
Dynamic Range Optimizer:
No
Scene Mode(s):
Auto / Easy /
Program Auto / High Sensitivity /
Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft
Snap / Landscape / Beach /
Snow
Convenience Features
Histogram Display:
Yes
AF Illuminator Light:
No
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Multi-Pattern Measuring:
Yes
Movie Mode(s):
320(QVGA, 320 x
240, Approx.30fps)
Power Save Mode:
Yes (after
approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
In-Camera Editing:
Trimming, Red
Eye Correction
Image Stabilization:
Digital
Inputs and Outputs
Audio/Video Output(s):
Dedicated A/V Cable &
Designated USB Cable
USB Port(s):
Yes -supports USB 2.0
Hardware
LCD:
2.7" LCD (230,400 Pixels)
Viewfinder:
No
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1
Lens Construction:
7 elements in 6
groups (including 4 aspheric
elements)
Microphone/Speaker:
Mono /
Mono
Operating Conditions
Flash Effective Range:
ISO Auto:
Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.5m
(Approx.1.64'-Approx.11.5')
(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m
(Approx.1.64'-Approx.4.92')(T),
ISO3200: up to Approx.7.0 m
(Approx.23.0')(W) / Approx.3.0
m(Approx.9.84')(T)
Flash Mode(s):
Auto / Flash On /
Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Optics/Lens
Focal Length:
5.8-23.2mm
35mm Equivalent:
33-132mm
Focus:
9-Area Multi-Point AF,
Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m /
1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited
distance)
Aperture Range:
Auto(F2.5 / F5.1
(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto
(F2.5 / F5.1(W), 2 steps)
Shutter Speed:
Auto(1/8 -
1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" -
1/2,000)
Exposure Compensation:
Plus /
Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
ISO:
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 /
1600 / 3200
Smart Zoom® Technology:
8M:Approx.4.9x(Total),
5M:Approx.6.2x(Total),
3M:Approx.7.8x(Total),
VGA:Approx.25x(Total),
16:9(2M):Approx.8.3x(Total)
Digital Zoom:
Smart Zoom /
Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Optical Zoom:
4x
Macro Mode:
Auto Macro / Macro
On
Total Zoom:
8x
Face Detection:
Yes - 8 faces
(adjusts flash, focus, exposure)
Power
Battery Type:
Lithium-Ion NP-BK1
Battery Capacity:
Approx. 155
minutes / Approx. 310 images
Software
Supplied Software:
Windows:
Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.0
(Mac not supported)
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP
Home and Professional;
Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X
(10.1-10.5)
Processor
Bionz™ Engine:
No
Dimensions
Weight:
With Accy(With MSDuo &
Supplied Accessories): 5.5oz
(157g)
Measurements:
W x H x D: 3 3/4" x
2 1/4" x 15/16" (93.1mm x
55.7mm x 23.8mm)
Service and Warranty
Information
Limited Warranty Term:
Limited 1
Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery - NP-BK1
Battery Charger - BC-CSK / BC-
CSKA
Wrist Strap
Picture Motion Browser
Dedicated A/V Cable
Dedicated USB Cable
CD-ROM
Note: Memory Stick DUO
Media
or adaptors are not included.
Optional Accessories
GPS Unit
Soft Carrying Case
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