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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S6100 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6100 matches up against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony WX80

 S6100 WX80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S6100

 WX80 S6100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony WX80

 S6100 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 versus the WX80.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and WX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
65
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 210 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $195 $276