Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX80
S6200 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S6200
WX80 | S6200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX80
S6200 | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $276 |