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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony HX80

 S620 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon S620

 HX80 S620 
IntroducedMarch 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony HX80

 S620 HX80 
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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Sony HX80
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
76
good battery (390 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony HX80
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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