Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Released January 2013

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S5200 was revealed very close to the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5200 matches up against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony WX80
S5200 | WX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S5200
WX80 | S5200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX80
S5200 | WX80 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S5200 compared to the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WX80.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $276 |