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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3300 grades vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony HX80

 S3300 HX80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon S3300

 HX80 S3300 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX80

 S3300 HX80 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3300 versus the HX80.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and HX80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older S3300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Sony HX80 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Sony HX80
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (390 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony HX80
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 pictures 390 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $99 $368