Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 16 months prior to the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6200 scores vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6200 against the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WX80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.