Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80
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Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L20 was released 4 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L20 scores versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony WX80
| L20 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon L20
| WX80 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony WX80
| L20 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L20 versus the WX80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and WX80.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L20 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $120 | $276 |