Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80
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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced March 2016
Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S620 versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S620 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S620 grades versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony HX80
S620 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon S620
HX80 | S620 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | February 2009 | More modern by 86 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony HX80
S620 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S620 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S620 compared to the HX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and HX80.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 390 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $37 | $368 |