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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 11 months prior to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3300 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony WX80

 S3300 WX80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S3300

 WX80 S3300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony WX80

 S3300 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 features outer dimensions 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 vs the WX80.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and WX80.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $276