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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony WX80

 S5200 WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S5200

 WX80 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony WX80

 S5200 WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
68
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Sony WX80
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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
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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